CINCINNATI - The No. 8/8 Xavier Musketeers defeated the Marquette Golden Eagles, 89-70, on Wednesday nigh at Cintas Center. The Musketeers were led by 's milestone 2,000th career point as the senior finished with his 10th career double-double (13 points, 10 rebounds). The Musketeers used a balanced offense as five players scored in double figures.
- The Musketeers opened the first half going on a 13-5 run led by Quentin Goodin's back-to-back threes.
- The Musketeers never trailed in the first half with their largest lead coming with over one minute remaining when they led by 20 (51-31).