Official Site of the Big East · Nov 23, 2019
MBB Minute -- Xavier Tips UConn in Double OT on 4-1 Friday
Naji Marshall had 21 points in a 75-74 double OT win versus UConn. BIG EAST teams compiled a 4-1 record on Friday to push the overall conference record to 40-8 (.833).
Xavier and Connecticut may have staged a wild preview for what their future BIG EAST rivalry will be when the undefeated Musketeers (6-0) edged the Huskies 75-74 in double overtime in the semifinals of the Charleston Classic. Xavier won the game despite starters Naji Marshall (21 points), Paul Scruggs (19 points) and Quentin Goodin fouling out. The 18th-ranked Musketeers will play Florida in the championship game on Sunday evening.