CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- With conference play on the horizon, Xavier found itself in a hostile gym against a quality opponent -- something the Musketeers will experience quite a bit in the weeks to come.
Xavier held off multiple pushes from pesky Northern Iowa on Friday night in what it hopes is a sign of things to come.
J.P. Macura scored 15 points and the ninth-ranked Musketeers hung on to beat the Panthers 77-67 for its seventh straight win.
"This is a great win for our team. An absolutely great win," Xavier coach Chris Mack said.