Northwestern's offense showed improvement but could not keep pace with Xavier's record-setting scoring output as the Musketeers secured a 91-78 victory on Thursday night.
The Wildcats put up 78 points, a notable increase from previous outings, yet Xavier's 91 points marked a program high for the season. The loss drops Northwestern to 0-1 while Xavier moves to 1-0.
Xavier's balanced attack overwhelmed Northwestern's defense throughout the contest, with the Musketeers shooting efficiently from the field and capitalizing on transition opportunities.
