Men's Basketball Moves to 10th in AP Poll, 12th in Coaches Poll

Men's Basketball Moves to 10th in AP Poll, 12th in Coaches Poll

01.04.16 | Men's Basketball

Musketeers are in the top-10 for the third consecutive week in the AP Top 25

By: Brendan Bergen, Xavier Athletic Communications

CINCINNATI – Coming off a 1-1 week, Xavier men's basketball remains in the top-10 of the AP Poll for a third straight week. Released on Monday afternoon, Xavier is rated 10th in the AP Top 25 and 12th in the USA Today Coaches Poll.

Xavier had spent the past two weeks at No. 6 in both polls, establishing new school records for highest-ranking in either poll. Xavier's previous high in the USA Today Coaches Poll was a No. 7 mark on Dec. 15, 2008. The Musketeers had achieved a No. 7 AP ranking twice, coming on Dec. 15, 2008 and Dec. 7, 1997.

XU is joined in the AP poll by conference mates Providence (8), Villanova (11) and Butler (18). The BIG EAST boasts three teams in the top 11, which leads all conferences.

In the Coaches Poll, Xavier is joined by Providence (9), Villanova (13) and Butler (19).

No. 10/12 Xavier (13-1) continues BIG EAST play on Wednesday at St. John's. Tip is set for 9 p.m. and will be broadcast nationally on FOX Sports 1.