New Xavier Roster, Led by Claude's 25 Points, Defeats Robert Morris 77-63 in Season Opener

Strong performance from newcomers directs Xavier to its 34th straight season victory, outscoring Robert Morris in the paint while holding them to 33.9 percent shooting.

• Desmond Claude led the Xavier Musketeers with 25 points in a 77-63 victory over Robert Morris in Xavier's season opener, marking their 34th consecutive season victory.
• New Xavier roster contributions were significant, with 10 new players including Quincy Olivari who added 13 points, Abou Ousmane with 11 points, and Gytis Nemeiksa with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
• Xavier dominated inside the paint with an outscore of 50-28 against Robert Morris and managed to hold them to a 33.9 percent shooting rate while maintaining their own at 57.1 percent.
• Although close for most of the game, Robert Morris was unable to close the margin beyond six points, even with standout performances from Justice Williams, who scored 21 points and Markeese Hastings who added 14 points and 11 rebounds.
• Xavier's winning streak isn't stopping here – they're set to play against Jacksonville at home on Friday, whereas Robert Morris will host Point Park on Thursday.

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