Xavier breaks out offensively to snap skid vs. Providence

Malik Messina-Moore (23 points) and Jovan Milicevic (22 points) led a strong offensive performance for Xavier in a 97-84 win over Providence in Cincinnati on Saturday.

Tre Carroll (18), Filip Borovicanin (15 and 10 rebounds), and Roddie Anderson III (14) rounded Xavier's five double-digit scorers, combining for all but five of the team's points.

Xavier shot 49.3% from the floor and 40% from 3-point range in the victory, snapping a three-game skid.

The Musketeers (10-7, 2-4 Big East) raced out to a 44-35 lead at halftime...