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No. 12 Xavier beats Mississippi St 81-60 (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Amber Harris had 18 points to lead No. 12 Xavier to an 81-60 victory over Mississippi State. The Musketeers (8-2) were coming off back-to-back losses to Michigan State and Michigan. Xavier used a late first-half run to take control Sunday. April Phillips added 16 points and Ta'Shia Phillips had her sixth double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds.