The Xavier Musketeers took a step forward after a suspension marred stretch of games.
The fourth game with all of its players available, proved that Xavier has put its broken team back together.
Since losing 5-of-6 following the UC game, the Musketeers have won two Atlantic-10 games in a row.
Dez Wells, who served a four game suspension, haunted the Dukes with a couple of dunks.
"He's one of the best freshmen in the conference," Xavier coach Chris Mack said. "We have two of the best guards in the country and when they can get in the lane, they create a lot of opportunities. Even when we missed Jeff Robinson was there to get some big rebounds."
Wells scored team-high 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds, desperately trying to get the 10th.
Jeff Robinson scored 12. Kenny Frease and Tu Holloway contributed 11 each.
All six of Robinson's rebounds followed missed shots.
Rebounding was the key for Xavier, grabbing 16 of their 40 off the offensive glass, leading to 17 second
chance points.
Xavier's early offensive rebounds gave them a huge start. They led 44-16 at the half.
"It felt like we were getting back to normal and everyone was involved," Xavier's Andre Walker said. "It was a good feeling. We've got to put everything behind us, the bad and the good. We've got a fresh start."
"We knew coming in they had a lot of athletic guys that can rebound," Duquesne senior Eric Evans said.
Junior guard Sean Johnson led Duquesne with 12.
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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