CINCINNATI (AP) — Jordan Crawford scored 15 of his career-high 24 points in the first half as Xavier’s
outside shooters took advantage of Bowling Green’s zone defense, and the Musketeers showed their scoring
balance while pulling away to a 101-57 victory on Tuesday night.
Xavier (2-0) shot 64.8 percent (35-for-54) from the field in its most lopsided victory in two years. It
was the Musketeers’ biggest offensive game since a 108-70 win over Virginia on Jan. 3, 2008.
Scott Thomas scored 13 points for Bowling Green (1-1), the Mid-American Conference’s defending regular
season champions. Otis Polk added 11 points and Marc Larson had 10 for the Falcons.
Crawford sat out last season after transferring from Indiana. The sophomore guard has quickly emerged as
the Musketeers’ best all-around scoring threat, leading an offense that had five players in double
figures each of the first two games.
