Xavier head coach Chris Mack leads the sixth seeded Musketeers against Ole Miss in the second round of the NCAA tournament. (Getty)
Final Score
Ole Miss 24-33–57
Xavier 36-40–76
The Big East runner-up and sixth seeded Xavier Musketeers rolled over Ole Miss 76-57 Thursday in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Xavier held Ole Miss to only 32.9 percent shooting from the field and Stefan Moody, who led the Rebels with 26 points in the First Four, was only 5-for-18 from the field.
After scoring 62 points in the second half against BYU, Ole Miss only had 57 points in the entire game today against Xavier.
Matt Stainbrook led Xavier with 20 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and two steals.
Stainbrook also provided energy for the Musketeers:
Matt Stainbrook was talking smack, but then lost his goggles http://t.co/FBLHFOHtAm t.co/xp0Hup0mH5
Xavier held Ole Miss at bay and will now play 14th seeded Georgia State on Saturday.
Click here for the game’s full box score and read on for a recap.
Xavier Turned Defense Into Offense
Xavier turned 49 missed Ole Miss shots into instant offense. Xavier finished with 10 made three pointers and made 46.4% of their shots.
They have also turned bad Ole Miss shots into fast break opportunities:
Trevon Bluiett with a nifty move to the hoop #LetsGoX t.co/7slACYNibH
Xavier Dominated Through Senior Leadership
Dee Davis and Matt Stainbrook combined for 37 points and the Musketeers are shooting six of 15 from three point range.
Stainbrook picks up teammates, drives them to victory. Center shoots 8-of-10, rest of Xavier 39% in win over Ole Miss http://t.co/r039JkMd6E
Game Leaders
Points: Matt Stainbrook, Xavier, 20
Rebounds: James Farr, Xavier/Martavious Newby, Ole Miss, 13
Assists: Jarvis Summers, Ole Miss, 7
Blocks: Three tied at 2
Steals: Martavious Nemby, Ole Miss 3
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Xavier vs. Ole Miss: Score, Stats & Highlights