Xavier's Nate Johnson had a game-high 16 points in Wednesday's win against Tennessee Tech.
Xavier is the first team in the nation to be 5-0 after a win over Tennessee Tech 79-48 Wednesday night. The Musketeers won their five games over eight days.
The three other BIG EAST teams in action fell short in their matchups. BYU handed St. John’s its first loss of the year 74-68 at Mohegan Sun Arena. Providence also lost a neutral court game, dropping an 88-71 decision to Alabama in the final round of the Maui Invitational. Seton Hall lost 76-63 in a road contest at Rhode Island.