More than once it looked like Xavier might make another miraculous comeback at Cintas Center Wednesday night, but the Musketeers squandered late opportunities with the game on the line and Providence escaped with a 64-62 win.
The story of the game for Xavier was a familiar one: turnovers.
Xavier committed 18 turnovers that led to 17 points for Providence.
Xavier shot better and out-rebounded Providence, but turnovers have a mind of their own.
The Musketeers trailed 62-52 with 3:35 to play and proceeded to go on a 7-0 run to get back in the game, cutting Providence's lead to 62-59 with just over two minutes to play.