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Jack Nunge delivers crucial block to help Xavier escape upset scare from Kennesaw State
By Keith Farner
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Jack Nunge floated across the lane and stretched out his right hand to block a potential game-winning shot from Kennesaw State, to help Xavier survive.
Xavier prevailed after it trailed by 13 points in the second half to beat Kennesaw State, 72-67. Nunge blocked a driving layup attempt by Terrell Burden in the closing seconds with Xavier clinging to a one-point lead. Nunge came into the game averaging one block per game, and this was about as valuable a block as one could deliver in the NCAA Tournament.
Xavier overall has built some momentum lately with wins in 6 of the last 7 games. They bounced back after they lost leading scorer Zach Freemantle, who suffered a season-ending foot injury in late January.
The Musketeers advance to play the winner of Iowa State-Pitt on Sunday.
HUGE DEFENSIVE PLAY FROM @XavierMBB ? pic.twitter.com/haxW25CUzL
— CBS Sports College Basketball ? (@CBSSportsCBB) March 17, 2023
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
