Marquette Drops Close Game To Xavier 91-87

Xavier hit six straight clutch free throws in the final 28 seconds to hold off Marquette 91-87 Wednesday night in the Big East opener for both teams.  Trevon Blueitt scored 23 to lead the Musketeers to their eighth straight victory.  Andrew Rousey’s 31 points led the Golden Eagles.  Marquette kept the game against the number-six ranked team in the country close by often out-hustling the visitors for loose balls and strong play in the paint.  The Golden Eagles wrap up a four-game homestead with a conference game against Georgetown Saturday.