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Takeaways from Xavier's win over Missouri State
Xavier improved to 8-3 with a 17-0 second-half run that secured their fifth consecutive win, matching last season's non-conference record, coach Richard Pitino said.
- At the Cintas Center on Friday night, Xavier topped Missouri State, winning its fifth straight game.
- After a sluggish first half, Xavier led by just three at the break before a decisive 17-0 run held Missouri State scoreless for over six minutes.
- Jovan Milicevic led a balanced attack, scoring 17 points with seven rebounds while Filip Borovicanin added 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting as Xavier shot 51.6% in the second half with 23 assists and six turnovers.
- The victory extends Xavier's winning streak to five and continues a 6-1 run, finishing non-conference play at 8-3, and Richard Pitino said, `Good win and now we move on to conference play`.
- The Musketeers' first road conference game is at Georgetown on Dec. 20, following an eight-three non-conference record matching recent NCAA Tournament teams, and Big East play begins Dec. 17 with Creighton at Cintas Center.
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Filip Borovicanin flirts with triple-double as Xavier sinks Missouri State
Filip Borovicanin scored 13 points, hauled in 11 rebounds, dished eight assists and sparked a 17-0 second-half run to help host Xavier pull away from Missouri State for a 75-57 victory Friday night in Cincinnati.
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The Independent OnlineXavier 75, Missouri State 57
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