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No. 11 Xavier survives, beats USC 81-71 in OT (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Amber Harris had 19 points and 12 rebounds as No. 11 Xavier defeated Southern California 81-71 in overtime Friday in both teams' season-opener. Xavier scored eight unanswered points to start the extra period, outscoring USC 17-7 in overtime. Ta'Shia Phillips, last season's Atlantic 10 Conference player of the year, finished with 14 points, including five in overtime, and 11 rebounds for...