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South Carolina Falls 75-66 Against Xavier - Game Recap
Xavier got 16 points from Zach Freemantle as they ran past South Carolina 75-66 on Monday at Suncoast Credit Union Arena.
Bettors who backed Xavier were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.0 at sportsbooks.
Dailyn Swain had 14 points for Xavier and Ryan Conwell chipped in with 13 points. Dayvion McKnight had 3 assists for them, while Zach Freemantle was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
South Carolina got a 13-point performance from Collin Murray-Boyles, who was supported by 11 points from Jamarii Thomas. Zachary Davis had 2 assists in a losing cause for South Carolina, while Jamarii Thomas grabbed 6 rebounds.
Xavier trailed at halftime, 34-30.
Xavier had a 36-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Xavier takes its act home to face Michigan looking for another win. For South Carolina, they head home to face Virginia Tech.