Scruggs leads Xavier’s comeback for 70-69 win over Butler

CINCINNATI (AP) — Paul Scruggs scored 23 points while leading another big Xavier comeback, and Naji Marshall made a free throw with 3.2 seconds left, sending the Musketeers to a 70-69 victory over Butler on Sunday.
Down by 10 points with 4 minutes left, the Musketeers (11-7, 3-2 Big East) went on a closing 16-5 run that featured Scruggs’ fifth 3-pointer, a career high. Scruggs moved to the point guard spot with Quentin Goodin injured and had eight rebounds and six assists in 40 minut