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No Collapse This Year: Xavier Advances

Musketeers blow 10-point lead, but pull away down stretch

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(Newser) – Purdue made its run today, but third-seeded Xavier refused to wilt in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, like it did last season. The Musketeers blew a 10-point second-half lead, but answered with seven straight points for an 85-78 win over the Boilermakers, reports the Cincinnati Enquirer. Last season, the Musketeers blew a double-digit lead to Ohio State in a second-round loss.

“In the huddle, we said, ‘Not this year fellas’ ” sophomore Derrick Brown said. Xavier (29-6) built a 67-61 lead with 3:25 left, then Purdue (25-9) put on a full-court press. The Musketeers hit their free throws to stay ahead, led by point guard Drew Lavender, who hit eight in the final 57 seconds.

Xavier guard Dante Jackson, left, pressures Purdue's Marcus Green during the first half in a second-round NCAA West Regional men's basketball tournament game Saturday, March 22, 2008, in Washington.
Xavier guard Dante Jackson, left, pressures Purdue's Marcus Green during the first half in a second-round NCAA West Regional men's basketball tournament game Saturday, March 22, 2008, in Washington.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Xavier guard Stanley Burrell looks up an the scoreboard as Xavier defeats Purdue 85-78 in a second-round NCAA West Regional basketball game, Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Washington.
Xavier guard Stanley Burrell looks up an the scoreboard as Xavier defeats Purdue 85-78 in a second-round NCAA West Regional basketball game, Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Washington.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Purdue's Keaton Grant (5) and Scott Martin walk off the court after Purdue's 85-78 loss to Xavier in a second-round NCAA West Regional men's basketball tournament game today.
Purdue's Keaton Grant (5) and Scott Martin walk off the court after Purdue's 85-78 loss to Xavier in a second-round NCAA West Regional men's basketball tournament game today.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Xavier forward Josh Duncan shoots over Purdue guard Robbie Hummel during the second half in a second-round NCAA West Regional men's basketball tournament game, Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Washington.
Xavier forward Josh Duncan shoots over Purdue guard Robbie Hummel during the second half in a second-round NCAA West Regional men's basketball tournament game, Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Washington.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Purdue guard Robbie Hummel, left, and Xavier guard B.J. Raymond battle for a loose ball during the first half in a second-round NCAA West Regional men's basketball tournament game today.
Purdue guard Robbie Hummel, left, and Xavier guard B.J. Raymond battle for a loose ball during the first half in a second-round NCAA West Regional men's basketball tournament game today.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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