Xavier knocks off Illinois 83-74 in Maui
LAHAINA, Hawaii -- Quentin Goodin scored 15 points, Elias Harden added 14 and Xavier dominated the second half to beat Illinois 83-74 in the Maui Invitational seventh-place game on Wednesday night.
The Musketeers (3-3) lost in overtime to No. 8 Auburn and another close game to San Diego State in their first two Maui games. Xavier had 17 turnovers against Illinois' frenetic style of play, but made up for it by shooting 57 percent.
Naji Marshall had 13 points for the Musketeers.
The Illini (1-4) lost lopsided games against eventual champion Gonzaga and Iowa State to open the Maui Invitational, but held their own in the first half against Xavier. Illinois had trouble with the Musketeers' size inside, though, and was outscored 36-20 in the paint to allow Xavier to stretch the lead in the second half.
Ayo Dosunmu had 19 points and Trent Frazier scored 18 for the Illini.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Don Daily
- Earl Walton
- Roger Ayers
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 2-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Georgetown | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
| St. John's | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
| UConn | 2-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Creighton | 1-1 | 1 | 8-5 |
| Villanova | 1-1 | 1 | 8-5 |
| Providence | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| DePaul | 0-2 | 2 | 8-4 |
| Xavier | 0-2 | 2 | 8-5 |
| Butler | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Seton Hall | 0-2 | 2 | 5-8 |
2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
| UCLA | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Michigan | 2-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Oregon | 1-1 | 1 | 11-1 |
| Maryland | 1-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
| Penn State | 1-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
| Nebraska | 1-1 | 1 | 8-2 |
| Iowa | 1-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Northwestern | 1-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Indiana | 1-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
| USC | 1-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Ohio State | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Purdue | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Rutgers | 1-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Wisconsin | 0-2 | 2 | 10-3 |
| Washington | 0-2 | 2 | 8-3 |
| Minnesota | 0-2 | 2 | 7-5 |
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