Rarely can you say a game decided by 30 points didn’t feel that close, but this may be that occasion. Xavier was never challenged in the slightest today and steamed to a 30-13 lead after only 15 minutes of basketball. That lead eventually ballooned to 36 as it became apparent that the Musketeers had transitioned into working on things rather than playing to the score. Trevon Bluiett had 23, Sean O’Mara had 12 on the blocks and the Musketeers hit 7-0 without breaking a metaphorical sweat.
This game is easier when shots fall:
Xavier shot 10-22 from behind the arc tonight.