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National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Tennessee 51, Xavier 47
When: 6:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 29, 2012
Where: Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee
Officials: # Anthony Jordan, # Michael Kitts, # Tracy Woodson
Attendance: 18504

Tennessee 51, Xavier 47:
Josh Richardson scored 12 points and the host Volunteers overcame a 10-point, second-half deficit to win their sixth straight at home and fourth in a row overall.

It was 44-43 Tennessee with just under a minute left when Jordan McRae’s driving layup gave the Vols some breathing room.

Tennessee (8-3) found itself in another defensive struggle after scoring under 40 points in consecutive games earlier this season.

Xavier (7-5) lost its third straight despite 12 points and seven rebounds from Travis Taylor.

Xavier led 25-21 after a half in which the teams combined to hit 2-of-17 3-pointers. Musketeers leading scorer Semaj Christon (14.2) didn’t record his first field goal until the final minute. He finished with five points on 1-for-9 shooting.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Tennessee has held all 11 opponents under 70 points, and six of the last seven to 60 or fewer. … Vols leading scorer Trae Golden (13.2) was held to five points on 0-for-5 shooting. … This was the fourth of a six-game homestand for Tennessee.
Top Game Performances
 
Xavier   Tennessee
Travis Taylor 12 Scoring Josh Richardson 12
Dee Davis 6 Assists Jordan McRae 2
Justin Martin 12 Rebounds Yemi Makanjuola 8
Travis Taylor 4 Free Throws Made Trae Golden 5
Dee Davis 3 Steals Derek Reese 2
Erik Stenger 1 Blocks Jordan McRae 3
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Xavier 47 32.7 1-8 10-13 8 42 1 8 19
Tennessee 51 38.8 3-20 10-16 8 28 9 6 14