NEWARK, N.J. – If it feels like it's becoming a theme, that's because it is.
Xavier's late-season slide continued on Wednesday at the Prudential Center in a game that felt very familiar for the Musketeers.
Dig a hole thanks to a slow start, then play with passion and purpose to get back in the game, make it close and come up short.
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That's an accurate synopsis of what happened to No. 25 Xavier in a 73-71 loss at Seton Hall.
Xavier trailed 37-27 at halftime and started the second half with its hair on fire to climb back into the game.
Jack Nunge led Xavier with 22 points. Paul Scruggs added 21.
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