Xavier ends Georgia’s season in opening round

By Editor | March 20, 2008 |

Derrick Brown and Xavier put an end to the magical run of a Georgia team that by game’s end was, well, ‘Dawg tired.

Brown’s 19 points and 11 rebounds led a balanced-as-usual offense, and No. 3-seeded Xavier avoided a big upset by rallying to overcome fading Georgia 73-61 on Thursday in a first-round West Regional game.

Super-sub Josh Duncan scored 20 for the Musketeers (28-6), who trailed by as many as 11 points in the second half but conjured up a 22-6 run to come back.

More basketball, pages 7- & 8-B

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