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Missouri Tigers vs Xavier Musketeers Recap - Xavier Wins 63-58
Xavier grabbed a 63-58 win over Missouri on Tuesday, behind a 17-point effort from Naji Marshall at Cintas Center.
Even though Xavier won, nobody won at the betting window as the game was a push (based on the closing point spread of -5.0).
Xavier got 12 points from Paul Scruggs and another 12 points from Jason Carter. Naji Marshall contributed 3 assists, while Jason Carter cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Missouri got a 22-point performance from Dru Smith, who was supported by 9 points from Mark Smith. Dru Smith had 4 assists in a losing cause for Missouri, while Dru Smith grabbed 10 rebounds.
Xavier was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Xavier won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-38.
Next game, Xavier takes its act home to face Missouri State looking for another win. For Missouri, they head home to face Wofford.