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Atlantic 10: Atlantic 10 Championship


Championship Week 2006
Atlantic 10 Conference Championship: No. 10 Xavier blocked two shots in the final seconds to complete its comeback from a 53-44 second-half deficit in a dramatic 62-61 victory over No. 5 Saint Joseph’s. Xavier (21-10) was still down 59-51 with under five minutes left, when Stanley Burrell (15 points) hit two three-pointers to bring them back, then when trailing 61-60, Justin Doellman made two free throws to provide the final margin. Saint Joseph’s (18-13) got 23 points from Chet Stachitas. Xavier junior Justin Cage, who tied a career high with 19 points and blocked the final shot, was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. [3/11/06]

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