It’s the 82nd Crosstown Shootout with the game returning to campus for the first time in two years. We’ve sliced and diced this one to death over the last couple of days, now we just need to sit down and play the darn thing.
Here’s a final look at the game and both teams.
Date: February 18th, 2015
Tip Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Fifth Third Arena; Cincinnati, OH
Current Line: Cincinnati by 2.5
TV Info: ESPN2
Radio Info: 700 WLW
Streaming: WatchESPN
Cincinnati Bearcats
Record: 17-8 (8-5 AAC)
Key Wins: North Carolina State, SMU, San Diego State
Key Losses: East Carolina, Memphis, Tulane
Statistical Leaders
Points: Troy Caupain – 10.0 ppg
Rebounds: Octavius Ellis – 7.1 rpg
Assists: Troy Caupain – 3.4 apg
Blocks: Octavius Ellis – 2.4 bpg
Steals: 2 tied at 1.2 spg
Xavier Musketeers
Record: 16-10 (7-7 Big East)
Key Wins: Missouri, Seton Hall, Georgetown
Key Losses: Creighton, DePaul, Auburn
Statistical Leaders
Points: Trevon Bluiett – 12.5 ppg
Rebounds: Matt Stainbrook – 6.8 rpg
Assists: Dee Davis – 6.3 apg
Blocks: Jaylen Reynolds – 1.1 bpg
Steals: Dee Davis – 1.5 spg