For the first time since 2013-14, the Xavier Musketeers are 3-0 in Big East play. Xavier took care of business with a 97-82 victory over St. John’s on Saturday afternoon at Cintas Center. The Musketeers have now won six straight games.
Xavier was led by Edmond Sumner’s 20 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and three steals. In three conference games, Sumner is averaging 20.3 points, 6.6 assists, and 5.6 rebounds per game.
St. John’s freshman Marcus LoVett recorded a career-high 32 points. LoVett and fellow freshman Shamorie Ponds accounted for 53 of St.