Xavier
After an uncertain start to 2018, Xavier University's Demons have managed to stay afloat over recent months. Going 6-3 in their last seven Southland Conference matches and holding eight out of 13 opponents under 65 points per game was proof enough of that fact - it certainly showed in their recent 61-56 win against HCU last month!
Northwestern State comes into this matchup one game ahead of the Islanders, having won two out of its last four contests. They produced an outstanding offensive performance in their last matchup against Incarnate Word by scoring 47 percent on field goals and 40 percent of threes made during that contest.
The Demons will look to keep up their momentum in this matchup in order to advance in this tournament and go deep. They must improve defensively as Texas A&M Corpus Christi scored 79 points against them earlier in 2018.
The Islanders are led by junior guard Malik Reneau, who averages 12.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for his club. Senior Micah Parrish and Mackenzie Mgbako provide depth at forward position.
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