Mike Nwoko had 17 points, and the Xavier Musketeers rolled past the Detroit Mercy Titans 100-55 on Tuesday night at Cintas Center.
The Musketeers set the tone early, taking the first half 43-20. They never trailed and led by as many as 50. A 11-0 run in the second half swung the game.
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For Xavier, Mike Nwoko finished with 17 points, five rebounds and three assists, Kalek House added 16 points, three assists and three steals off the bench, while Tru Washington contributed 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals.
For Detroit Mercy, Greg Grays Jr. led the way with 14 points. Tyler Spratt had a rough shooting night, going 2 of 12 from the field and finishing with eight points.
The Musketeers improved to 3-0. The Titans dropped to 0-2.
The Musketeers sit first in the Big East and have won three straight. The Titans sit first in the Horizon and have lost two straight.
The Musketeers next visit the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Friday, Nov. 13, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Titans next host the Toledo Rockets on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
