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12.09.16 | Women's Basketball
Xavier has won nine of the last 12 meetings
CINCINNATI - Xavier women's basketball travels to rival Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 11 for the Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m. from Fifth Third Arena.Β
The Musketeers are 6-1 on the year, while the Bearcats are 6-2. The two teams are playing for the Kendle Cup β the traveling trophy in the rivalry.
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Sunday's contest marks the 39th meeting between the two schools with the Bearcats holding a 23-15Β advantage in the series. Below are a few things to know about the series heading into Sunday's game.
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β’Β Xavier looks to win its third straight game over the Bearcats after posting a 65-56 victory last season on Dec. 13 at Cintas Center. Senior Briana Glover scored 14 of her game-high 18 points in the second half as the Musketeers closed the game on an 11-0 run.
β’Β Xavier has won nine of the last 12 meetings between the two schools.
β’ Two of the last fourΒ meetings have been decided by two or fewer points. A total of 18 games in the rivalry have been decided by 10 or fewer points.
β’ Xavier is 7-11 when playing at Cincinnati. The Musketeers have won two straight at Fifth Third Arena, most recently a 72-71 victory on Dec. 14, 2014.Β
β’ Sunday's matchup will be the 14th meeting in December. Xavier is 7-6 versus CincinnatiΒ when playing in the month of December.
The Musketeers are 6-1 on the year, while the Bearcats are 6-2. The two teams are playing for the Kendle Cup β the traveling trophy in the rivalry.
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Sunday's contest marks the 39th meeting between the two schools with the Bearcats holding a 23-15Β advantage in the series. Below are a few things to know about the series heading into Sunday's game.
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β’Β Xavier looks to win its third straight game over the Bearcats after posting a 65-56 victory last season on Dec. 13 at Cintas Center. Senior Briana Glover scored 14 of her game-high 18 points in the second half as the Musketeers closed the game on an 11-0 run.
β’Β Xavier has won nine of the last 12 meetings between the two schools.
β’ Two of the last fourΒ meetings have been decided by two or fewer points. A total of 18 games in the rivalry have been decided by 10 or fewer points.
β’ Xavier is 7-11 when playing at Cincinnati. The Musketeers have won two straight at Fifth Third Arena, most recently a 72-71 victory on Dec. 14, 2014.Β
β’ Sunday's matchup will be the 14th meeting in December. Xavier is 7-6 versus CincinnatiΒ when playing in the month of December.
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