Banners on the Parkway · Feb 16, 2019
Xavier Grabs 75-61 Road Win Over Providence: Recap
Xavier won their second in row, having arguably their best half all season in the second half against Providence.
Xavier started the game by feeding the post relentlessly, and it paid off as they got out to an early 6-5 lead with just over four minutes gone in the game.
However, an 8-0 run by Providence gave them an 11-6 lead before a Ryan Welage three cut it to 11-9. Providence immediately answered with a three of their own, and led 14-9 with 11:56 left in the first half.
Xavier made it a one-point game when Naji Marshall hit a shot in the lane, and the score was 19-18 Providence with 7:44 to go in the first half.