Toledo and CMU Bow Out of Postseason Tournaments
Wednesday Scoreboard
Toledo 64, Xavier 78
Central Michigan 86, DePaul 100
Stories Courtesy of the Associated Press
Toledo 64, Xavier 78
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CINCINNATI -- Naji Marshall had 20 points and 21 rebounds as Xavier beat Toledo 78-64 in the NIT first round on Wednesday night.
Tyrique Jones had 14 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for Xavier (19-15). Quentin Goodin added 11 points. Paul Scruggs had 10 points and six rebounds for the home team.
After a tight first half that resulted in the two teams entering the half tied at 27-27, Xavier pulled away in the second half for the victory. The Musketeers' 51 second-half points were a season high for the team.
Jaelan Sanford had 23 points and six rebounds for the Rockets (25-8). Chris Darringtonadded 18 points. Nate Navigato had 16 points.
Central Michigan 86, DePaul 100
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CHICAGO -- Max Strus had 33 points as DePaul beat Central Michigan 100-86 in the College Basketball Invitational first round on Wednesday night.
Eli Cain had 20 points for DePaul (16-15). Paul Reed added 17 points. Devin Gage had 14 points for the hosts.
DePaul is undefeated (3-0) when scoring at least 100 points this season.
David DiLeo had 20 points for the Chippewas (23-12). Larry Austin Jr. added 20 points. Shawn Roundtree had 16 points.
