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Xavier suffers first loss of the season, falling 82-70 to Iowa State

Alex Budzynski

By Joe Clark, Sports Editor The Xavier Musketeers lost their first game of the season on Wednesday night, falling 82-70 to the Iowa State Cyclones. Izaiah Brockington had 30 points for the Cyclones, while Paul Scruggs struggled, shooting 1-14. Xavier got off to a slow start, missing their first five field goals and turning the ball over twice before a made three by senior guard Paul Scruggs. After Iowa State’s senior guard Gabe Kalscheur finished a breakaway layup off a Xavier turnover, Xavier Head Coach Travis Steele took a timeout with the Musketeers trailing 10-3. Xavier trailed 17-7 with 12:36 … Continue reading Xavier suffers first loss of the season, falling 82-70 to Iowa State

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Muskies take down No. 19 Ohio State

Alex Budzynski

By Joe Clark, Sports Editor Iowa transfer junior Jack Nunge and senior guard Paul Scruggs came through for Xavier men’s basketball as they upset No. 19 Ohio State 71-65 in a game Xavier never trailed. The win moved the Big East to 5-2 in the Gavitt Games. Xavier got out to an early 6-2 lead and their level of effort on the defensive side of the ball was the highest it’s been all season. The Musketeers held Ohio State to a 1-9 start from the field, and at the under-16 minute media timeout held a 6-5 advantage on the boards. … Continue reading Muskies take down No. 19 Ohio State

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Scruggs leads Xavier to win in opener

Alex Budzynski

By Joe Clark, Sports Editor It certainly wasn’t a pretty , but Xavier kicked off their season with a 63-60 win over Niagara on Tuesday night at Cintas Center. Xavier got out to a 13-5 lead on the strength of four three-pointers, but a 6-0 Niagara run cut that lead to 13-11 with 10:53 left in the first half. A three by junior big man Jack Nunge put the Musketeers up 16-11, and then senior guard Paul Scruggs made Xavier’s first two-point field goal on a fast break layup. Xavier extended their run to 10-0 on a driving layup by … Continue reading Scruggs leads Xavier to win in opener