Xavier University proved victorious again over long time rivals Dillard University in Saturday’s double-header more commonly known as “The Crosstown Classic.” Both the Gold Rush and the Gold Nuggets have had great seasons and with the support of current Xavier students and Xavier alumni roaring from the stands they won. According to David Grubb a Staff writer for sportsnola.com, “Dillard and Xavier rank second and third in the GCAC respectively in scoring defense,” and Xavier was successful in defending that title at the Classic.
Point guard, Morris Wright finished with 13 points and six assists for Xavier while forward Sydney Coleman led the team with 14 points. Wesley Pluviose-Philip (11), RJ Daniels (10) and Anthony Goode (10) also finished in double figures. Xavier managed to have a strong second half and took away 67 points, a 26 point game.
At the game seniors, Goode and Coleman were honored, as was Dr. Norman C. Francis who’s rafter will now hang in the Xavier University of Louisiana Convocation Center after being “immortalized” on Saturday.
Although the Gold Rush and Gold nuggets were victorious in Saturday’s game this is not the end the men’s teams will face off again in the GCAC Tournament from March 6th-March 9th. “I’m hungry,” Goode, a senior Business Marketing major, describing his drive for the game.
Point guard, Morris Wright finished with 13 points and six assists for Xavier while forward Sydney Coleman led the team with 14 points. Wesley Pluviose-Philip (11), RJ Daniels (10) and Anthony Goode (10) also finished in double figures. Xavier managed to have a strong second half and took away 67 points, a 26 point game.
At the game seniors, Goode and Coleman were honored, as was Dr. Norman C. Francis who’s rafter will now hang in the Xavier University of Louisiana Convocation Center after being “immortalized” on Saturday.
Although the Gold Rush and Gold nuggets were victorious in Saturday’s game this is not the end the men’s teams will face off again in the GCAC Tournament from March 6th-March 9th. “I’m hungry,” Goode, a senior Business Marketing major, describing his drive for the game.