Marshall scores 20 to lead Xavier past Toledo 78-64 in NIT
Marshall flies in for herculean dunk off breakaway
Naji Marshall grabs the steal off a pass and takes it all the way for the jam.
CINCINNATI -- Naji Marshall had 20 points and 21 rebounds as Xavier beat Toledo 78-64 in the NIT first round on Wednesday night.
Tyrique Jones had 14 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for Xavier (19-15). Quentin Goodin added 11 points. Paul Scruggs had 10 points and six rebounds for the home team.
After a tight first half that resulted in the two teams entering the half tied at 27-27, Xavier pulled away in the second half for the victory. The Musketeers' 51 second-half points were a season high for the team.
Jaelan Sanford had 23 points and six rebounds for the Rockets (25-8). Chris Darrington added 18 points. Nate Navigato had 16 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Terry Wymer
- Terry Oglesby
- Edwin Young
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Kent State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Akron | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Ball State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Ohio | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Toledo | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Butler | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
DePaul | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Marquette | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Providence | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Seton Hall | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
St. John's | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Villanova | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Xavier | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Creighton | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Georgetown | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
UConn | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |