- Matchup: Cincinnati Bearcats vs Xavier Musketeers
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Venue: Cintas Center, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Friday, the Cincinnati Bearcats (6-2) will head to the Cintas Center, ready to face off against the Xavier Musketeers (6-3).
The Bearcats recently secured a commanding victory against Tarleton State, winning 76-58. They achieved a field goal shooting percentage of 46.4% (26 of 56) and successfully drained 15 of their 36 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, Cincinnati converted 9 out of 15 free throws, resulting in a free throw percentage of 60.0%. On the boards, they pulled down a total of 37 rebounds, including 13 offensive, and recorded 16 assists, while forcing 18 turnovers from their opponent and grabbing 9 steals. Defensively, the Bearcats held Tarleton State to a shooting percentage of 41.2% (21 of 51). Tarleton State managed 10 assists and 9 steals, while collecting 18 rebounds (3 offensive, 15 defensive) and shooting 57.1% (8 of 14) from the free throw line. The Bearcats committed 15 fouls in the game, equal to Tarleton’s total.
Kerr Kriisa was notable in this game, scoring 20 points on 7 of 12 shooting, along with 3 assists during his 30 minutes on the floor.
As the season progresses, Cincinnati stands at 6-2. They average 15.0 turnovers and commit 17.4 personal fouls per game. Collectively, they grab 38.5 rebounds per outing and have dished out 138 assists this season, ranking 72nd in college basketball for assists. The Bearcats are hitting 31.8% from three-point range (74 of 233) and have a free throw shooting percentage of 64.6%. They average 75.5 points per game, ranking 229th in Division 1, while shooting 43.1% from the field.
Defensively, Cincinnati causes an average of 17.5 turnovers per game and draws 20.4 fouls. They rank 105th in Division 1 by allowing 95 assists this season. The Bearcats hold opponents to a shooting percentage of 37.2% (168 of 452) and collect an average of 35.1 rebounds. They allow 31.0% from beyond the arc and rank 17th in Division 1, giving up an average of just 63.4 points per game.
In their last outing, the Xavier Musketeers triumphed with a score of 96-74 against Saint Francis. They secured 28 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive boards, totaling 41 for the game. They had 7 turnovers but managed to snag 7 steals. Saint Francis was whistled for 15 fouls, leading to 15 free throw attempts for Xavier, who converted 10 for a shooting percentage of 66.7%. From three-point range, the Musketeers connected on 10 of 32 attempts (31.3%) and shot an overall 49.4% from the field, making 38 of 77 shots. Defensively, Xavier allowed Saint Francis to shoot 44.3% (27 of 61) and finished the game with a three-point percentage of 36.4%, sinking 8 of 22 attempts, while hitting 12 of 15 free throws (80.0%). The Musketeers allowed Saint Francis to pull down a total of 30 rebounds, with 3 being offensive.
Roddie Anderson III was outstanding for Xavier, amassing 28 points in just 25 minutes of play, along with 5 assists. He achieved a shooting percentage of 62.5% by converting 10 of 16 attempts and collected 5 rebounds.
This season, Xavier stands at 6-3. The Musketeers commit an average of 17.1 fouls per game and are hitting 69.5% from the free-throw line. They dish out 18.4 assists per game (30th in the nation) and average 9.7 turnovers. With a total of 708 points this year, they score an impressive 78.7 points per game while averaging 36.1 rebounds. Unfortunately, their shooting percentage from the field is 42.0%, ranking them 310th nationally.
Defensively, Xavier ranks 176th in Division 1 for points allowed, giving up 72.8 per game. They force 13.6 turnovers per game but allow opponents to shoot 46.9% from the field (312th in college basketball). Opponents shoot 30.6% from three-point range (49 of 160), and foul shots against Xavier have a success rate of 69.5%. They allow 16.8 assists and 36.4 rebounds per game, placing them 334th and 261st in Division 1, respectively.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Pick Xavier
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