Xavier holds off Kent State despite second-half struggles

Xavier secured a 76-70 win over Kent State in an exhibition game on October 23 at Cintas Center. The Musketeers led 37-28 at halftime, but faced challenges in the second half as Kent State briefly took the lead. Head coach Richard Pitino pointed to 'selfish basketball' during that period as a factor in their struggles. Xavier improved to a perfect 3-0 in exhibition play, with standout performances from Jovan Milicevic and Ruben Dominguez, each hitting four 3-pointers. Kent State managed two significant scoring runs that kept the game competitive, showcasing areas where Xavier still needs to improve.

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