Jovan Milicevic tied a career-high by scoring 21 points as Xavier shined from 3-point range and earned a 78-68 victory over West Virginia Sunday in the Charleston Classic's Palmetto third-place game in Charleston, S.C.

Milicevic, who played for Xavier coach Richard Pitino at New Mexico, matched his career high from Dec. 14, 2024 with the Lobos. He hit 8 of 14 shots, including five 3-pointers for the second straight game, and 15 of his points came after halftime.

Tre Carroll added 12 of his 17 points in the first half when Xavier (4-3) overcame an early eight-point deficit. Carroll and Milicevic were a combined 10-of-14 from 3-point range as Xavier tied a season best by hitting 16 triples on 25 attempts.

All Wright added 14 and Roddie Anderson III contributed 11 for Xavier, which shot 45

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