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Xavier Silas goes up for two of game-high 34 points Sunday night against Cardinal Stritch.

Silas scores 34 in men’s basketball hoops win

By Andrew Singer | November 28, 2010

Hitting the road one day before Thanksgiving, the NIU men's basketball team took an 86-80 decision from Maryland Eastern Shore on Wednesday. Aided by senior Xavier Silas' 34-point showing, the Huskies (2-2) kept UMES at an arms' length throughout the...

Xavier Silas goes up for two of game-high 34 points Sunday night against Cardinal Stritch.

Men’s basketball works over Cardinal Stritch

By Andrew Singer | November 21, 2010

DeKALB | Behind 34 points from senior Xavier Silas, the NIU men's basketball team blew out Cardinal Stritch 81-57 Sunday evening. Coming off of two straight losses, NIU (1-2) welcomed the opportunity to play a NAIA team at home. After several early lead...