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Xavier University Athletics
Friday, February 19
Cincinnati, Ohio
7 P.M.
Xavier University
17-9, 8-7
56
vs
69
St. John's University
19-7, 10-5
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18 | 26 | 14 | 11 | 69 |
| Xavier | 20 | 4 | 22 | 10 | 56 |
Second-Half Comeback Falls Short Against St. Johnβs
02.19.16 | Women's Basketball
Xavier outscored the Red Storm, 32-25, in the second half
CINCINNATI - Xavier out scored St. John's in second half on Friday night, but could not overcome an early deficit as the Musketeers dropped a 69-56 contest at Cintas Center.
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The Musketeers (17-9, 8-7 BIG EAST) out scored the Red Storm (19-7, 10-5 BIG EAST), 32-25, in the second half to get within six points on a Briana Glover layup with 7:57 left in regulation. St. John's posted an 11-4 run to end the contest to win its second straight game and remain in second place of the conference standings.
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Xavier led 20-18 after one quarter of play before St. John's out scored the Musketeers, 26-4, in the second quarter to take a 44-24 lead into the locker room. The Red Storm hit 51.4 percent of their shot attempts in the first half, while Xavier was held to a .300 field-goal percentage.
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Marquia Turner matched her career high in scoring with 14 points on 5-for-7 shooting. Glover added 11 points to round out the double-figure scorers for Xavier.
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Xavier won the battle on the glass, 40-34, with Glover and Turner leading the Musketeers with six each. Maddison Blackwell and Aliyah Zantt both added five.
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Zantt also added three of Xavier's six steals, moving her career total to 192 - ranking second all-time at Xavier.
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St. John's forced 17 Xavier turnovers, turning the miscues into 21 points. The Red Storm also out scored the Musketeers, 28-20, in points in the paint.
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Danaejah Grant led the Red Storm with a game-high 29 points. Aliyyah Handford added 18 points and a team-high nine rebounds.
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The Musketeers return to action on Sunday, Feb. 21 against Seton Hall. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m.
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Sunday's game will serve as 'Senior Day' for Glover, Jenna Crittendon and Zantt.
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The Musketeers (17-9, 8-7 BIG EAST) out scored the Red Storm (19-7, 10-5 BIG EAST), 32-25, in the second half to get within six points on a Briana Glover layup with 7:57 left in regulation. St. John's posted an 11-4 run to end the contest to win its second straight game and remain in second place of the conference standings.
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Xavier led 20-18 after one quarter of play before St. John's out scored the Musketeers, 26-4, in the second quarter to take a 44-24 lead into the locker room. The Red Storm hit 51.4 percent of their shot attempts in the first half, while Xavier was held to a .300 field-goal percentage.
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Marquia Turner matched her career high in scoring with 14 points on 5-for-7 shooting. Glover added 11 points to round out the double-figure scorers for Xavier.
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Xavier won the battle on the glass, 40-34, with Glover and Turner leading the Musketeers with six each. Maddison Blackwell and Aliyah Zantt both added five.
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Zantt also added three of Xavier's six steals, moving her career total to 192 - ranking second all-time at Xavier.
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St. John's forced 17 Xavier turnovers, turning the miscues into 21 points. The Red Storm also out scored the Musketeers, 28-20, in points in the paint.
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Danaejah Grant led the Red Storm with a game-high 29 points. Aliyyah Handford added 18 points and a team-high nine rebounds.
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The Musketeers return to action on Sunday, Feb. 21 against Seton Hall. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m.
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Sunday's game will serve as 'Senior Day' for Glover, Jenna Crittendon and Zantt.
Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
F
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
SJU
XU
FG%
.448
.345
3FG%
.400
.400
FT%
.600
.667
RB
34
40
TO
9
17
STL
9
6
Game Leaders
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
1
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