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Xavier Defeats South Carolina State 71-68 - Recap

Xavier got 17 points from Zach Freemantle as they ran past South Carolina State 71-68 on Sunday at Cintas Center.

Dayvion McKnight had 14 points for Xavier and Jerome Hunter chipped in with 10 points. Dayvion McKnight had 5 assists for them, while Zach Freemantle was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

South Carolina State got 16 points from Omar Croskey in a losing cause and another 14 points from Michael Teal. Mitchell Taylor contributed 5 assists for them, while Drayton Jones had 4 rebounds.

Xavier led at halftime, $HalfScore.

South Carolina State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-25.

Xavier looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the TCU. South Carolina State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Samford.