Toledo Rockets @ Xavier Musketeers
Marshall scores 20 to lead Xavier past Toledo 78-64 in NIT
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
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| Buffalo | 1-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Akron | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Bowling Green | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Kent State | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Ohio | 1-1 | 0.5 | 7-7 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-6 |
| Massachusetts | 0-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Western Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Ball State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| Central Michigan | 0-2 | 1.5 | 4-10 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 2-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Creighton | 2-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Villanova | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-2 |
| St. John's | 1-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
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| Butler | 1-1 | 1 | 10-3 |
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| Georgetown | 1-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
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| Providence | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Marquette | 0-2 | 2 | 5-8 |
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