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Musketeers Upend Paladins, 75-62, in West Palm Beach Invitational Opener

Related Topics: Anniina Äijänen

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Xavier women's basketball opened West Palm Beach Invitational action with a 75-62 win over Furman at the Student Life Center on the campus of Kaiser University.

The Musketeers moved to 6-3 on the year, while the Paladins dropped to 8-4.

• Xavier never trailed in the first half and led by as many as 12 points, 25-13, with 8:26 left before intermission. Furman battled back by closing the half on a 19-7 run to tie the game at 32 going into the break.

• Anniina Äijänen led the Musketeers with 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting in the first half.