Jackson's trey fuels Xavier comeback
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Jackson's trey fuels Xavier comeback
Xavier junior and McClain grad Danté Jackson connected on a long 3-pointer at the 6:07 mark of the second half Sunday to help fuel a Musketeers' comeback against Atlantic 10 rival George Washington in the nation's capital.
With senior Jason Love heating up in the second half, Xavier rallied for as 76-69 win at GW.
Love scored 19 points and hauled in 13 rebounds to pace XU (10-5, 2-0).
Jordan Crawford added 18 points and seven rebounds, and Terrell Holloway scored 15 points including 13-of-14 from the free-throw line.
Jamel McLean chipped in seven rebounds and three points as XU improved to 10-5 (2-0 Atlantic 10).
Damian Hollis led the Colonials with 23 points, five rebounds, four blocks, three assists and three steals.
Xavier hosts Charlotte on Wednesday, Jan. 13.
Xavier junior and McClain grad Danté Jackson connected on a long 3-pointer at the 6:07 mark of the second half Sunday to help fuel a Musketeers' comeback against Atlantic 10 rival George Washington in the nation's capital.
With senior Jason Love heating up in the second half, Xavier rallied for a 76-69 win at GW.
Jackson's trey helped Chris Mack's X men overcome a double-digit deficit.
Love scored 19 points and hauled in 13 rebounds to pace XU who improved to 10-5 and 2-0 in the A-10.
Jordan Crawford added 18 points and seven rebounds, and Terrell Holloway scored 15 points including 13-of-14 from the free-throw line.
Jamel McLean chipped in seven rebounds and three points as XU improved to 10-5.
Damian Hollis led the Colonials with 23 points, five rebounds, four blocks, three assists and three steals.
Damian Hollis led the Colonials with 23 points, five rebounds, four blocks, three assists and three steals.
Xavier hosts Charlotte on Wednesday, Jan. 13.
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