Macura scores 18 as No. 11 Xavier routs Buffalo 86-53
CINCINNATI — After a sloppy opening win, No. 11 Xavier spent its time working on defense. It was much improved the second time around.
J.P. Macura scored 18 points and the Musketeers took advantage of 38 personal fouls by Buffalo, pulling away for an 86-53 victory on Monday night.
The Musketeers (2-0) quickly opened a double-digit lead and got the balance back in their offense after relying on career highs for points by Trevon Bluiett and Edmond Sumner in their opening 84-81 win over Lehigh.