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Missouri Tigers VS. Xavier Musketeers

Recap: Missouri vs. Xavier

Columbia, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Dee Davis posted 17 points, helping the Xavier Musketeers knock off the Missouri Tigers, 74-58, in a non-conference bout at Mizzou Arena.

Davis shot 6-of-9 from the field for the Musketeers (8-2), who have won three straight. Brandon Randolph and Myles Davis each contributed 11 points.

Johnathan Williams III logged 17 points and nine rebounds for the Tigers (5-5), who have lost two of their last three. Jakeenan Gant added 13 points off the bench.

The Tigers struggled in the first half, shooting just 36 percent from the field, while the visitors converted 47.6 percent and took a 32-27 lead into halftime.

The home team improved to a 41.4 percent mark in the second half, but the Musketeers heated up to 58.3 percent and ran away with it, leading by as many as 20 points late in the contest.

Xavier showcased its deep bench, which contributed 30 points in a game in which it never trailed. Missouri hurt itself with a mere 1-of-16 performance behind the 3-point line on the day.