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Boum delivers huge game for Xavier: 26 pts, 8 ast, 5 reb

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Ryan Kalkbrenner - Stuffs stat sheetKalkbrenner racked up 15 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 90-87 loss to Xavier.

ImpactAlthough Kalkbrenner put up big numbers, his rim protection was gashed as Creighton allowed a season-high 90 points. Kalkbrenner's 38 minutes matched his season high and he remains an anchor for the reeling Blue Jays.

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Ryan Nembhard - Another huge workloadNembhard chipped in 17 points (6-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and seven assists over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 90-87 loss to Xavier.

ImpactNembhard's season-high volume is encouraging, but the sophomore was inefficient, especially from inside the arc. Creighton's bench combined to score just three points, indicating how heavy the usage is for all Blue Jays' starters.

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Jack Nunge - Effective in winNunge contributed 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 90-87 win over Creighton.

ImpactNunge converted modest usage into his fourth double-double of the season. Wednesday marked a barometer performance for Nunge, as he's averaging 14.7 points per game on 53.5 percent shooting through 17 contests thus far.

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Colby Jones - Carves up CreightonJones produced 20 points (9-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 90-87 victory over Creighton.

ImpactJones logged an efficient and productive scoring effort, fueled by dominance around the basket. The 6-foot-6 guard matched his season high with 15 shot attempts, but he also logged a season-low three assists.

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Souley Boum - Ices winBoum amassed 26 points (9-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 90-87 win over Creighton.

ImpactBoum led all scorers with 26 points, while sinking a series of free throws to maintain Xavier's lead throughout the final minutes. Boum continues racking up clutch performances, and is slashing an excellent 50.8/46.6/87.0 percent on the season.

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Baylor Scheierman - Out-dueled in lossScheierman registered 25 points (10-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 90-87 loss to Xavier.

ImpactScheierman scoring heroics could not overcome Souley Boum (26 points) and Xavier's hot offense. Averaging 13.1 points per game thus far, Scheierman has been more reliable than explosive. Wednesday marked just his second contest this season with 20-plus points.

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Souley Boum is an unstoppable force, scoring 26 points in Xavier's 90-87 victory

Souley Boum is an unstoppable force, scoring 26 points in Xavier's 90-87 victory

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