RIVALRY WEEK: Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout Facts

CINCINNATI - Xavier women's basketball takes on Cincinnati in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout on Saturday, Dec. 14. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m. from Cintas Center.

The Musketeers are 1-7 on the year, while the Bearcats are 5-4. The two teams are playing for the Kendle Cup – the traveling trophy in the rivalry.

Sunday's contest marks the 42nd meeting between the two schools with the Bearcats holding a 24-17 advantage in the series. Below are a few things to know about the series heading into Saturday's game.

CROSSTOWN SHOOTOUT FACTS

The two teams play for a traveling trophy called the Kendle Cup.
Xavier had its four-game win streak in the series snapped last season, dropping a 79-61 game at Fifth Third Arena on Dec. 16.
Xavier has won four of the last five meetings between the two schools and 11 of the last 15 meetings.
Three of the last seven meetings have been decided by three or fewer points. A total of 20 games in the rivalry have been decided by 10 or fewer points.
Sunday's matchup will be the 17th meeting in December. Xavier is 9-7 versus Cincinnati when playing in the month of December.
Xavier is 5-4 against the Bearcats when playing at Cintas Center. The Musketeers won the last meeting at Cintas Center, 53-50, on Dec. 10, 2017.

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