CINCINNATI, OH – Remy Abell led the way with 21 points as #6 Xavier recovered from its first loss of the season with a 88-69 win over Butler on Saturday afternoon.
Jalen Reynolds and Trevon Bluiett added 13 points apiece as the Musketeers bounced back after dropping their Big East opener at Villanova on New Year’s Eve.
Dave Barnett and P.J. Carlesimo called the action on Westwood One Sports.