Nunge leads Xavier against Saint John's (NY) after 22-point game

Published Feb. 15, 2022 1:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Saint John's (NY) Red Storm (14-11, 5-8 Big East) at Xavier Musketeers (17-7, 7-6 Big East)

Cincinnati; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Xavier takes on the Saint John's (NY) Red Storm after Jack Nunge scored 22 points in Xavier's 74-68 victory against the UConn Huskies.

The Musketeers have gone 12-3 at home. Xavier ranks second in the Big East in rebounding averaging 35.0 rebounds. Colby Jones leads the Musketeers with 7.5 boards.

The Red Storm are 5-8 in conference play. Saint John's (NY) scores 75.4 points while outscoring opponents by 4.5 points per game.

The Musketeers and Red Storm face off Wednesday for the first time in Big East play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nunge is shooting 54.4% and averaging 13.1 points for the Musketeers. Paul Scruggs is averaging 9.5 points over the last 10 games for Xavier.

Julian Champagnie is shooting 41.2% and averaging 18.3 points for the Red Storm. Aaron Wheeler is averaging 1.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Saint John's (NY).

LAST 10 GAMES: Musketeers: 5-5, averaging 68.6 points, 31.6 rebounds, 13.4 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.4 points per game.

Red Storm: 4-6, averaging 73.4 points, 35.0 rebounds, 17.9 assists, 8.3 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 41.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.1 points.

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