No. 21 Xavier Battles Back to Take Lead, Falls to No. 17 Providence on Late Three

CINCINNATI – Paul Scruggs scored 16 points, with 10 coming in the second half, to help the Musketeers erase a 14-point deficit against No. 17 Providence, and take the lead late, but a three in the final seconds from the Friars gave No. 21 Xavier a second-straight loss, falling 65-62 at Cintas Center on Wednesday evening.