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| XU men's basketball vs. Concordia (Calif.) — at Xavier University Convocation Center Photos by Yamlak Tsega |
NEW ORLEANS -- Matt Scott scored 12 points, including four free throws in the final 1:07, to help Concordia (Calif.) defeat Xavier University of Louisiana 70-65 Tuesday in a matchup of ranked NAIA Division I men's basketball teams.
The Eagles (14-2), ranked ninth, won for the eighth time in nine road games.
After trailing 29-26 at halftime, Concordia took the lead for good, 48-47, on Lucas Simpson's basket with 7:35 remaining. Scott's final two free throws gave the Eagles a 67-60 lead with 32 seconds remaining.
Justin Davis and Ty Armstrong scored 10 points apiece for Concordia.
Troy Salvant and Morris Wright scored 14 points apiece for Xavier (11-5), ranked 22nd, and Gary Smith scored 12.
The Gold Rush trailed 43-34 in the 29th minute before rallying to take a 47-46 lead with 7:49 remaining.
Xavier outshot Concordia 38 to 34.4 percent from the floor. The Eagles had a 46-34 rebound advantage, with Stephen Grosey grabbing 11 and Armstrong 10.
Xavier will open defense of its Gulf Coast Athletic Conference regular-season championship at 7:30 p.m. Monday at NAIA No. 6 Talladega. It will be the Gold Rush's third consecutive game against a top-10 opponent.
Ed Cassiere, Sports Information Director 
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