- Matchup: UConn Huskies vs Xavier Musketeers
- Date: December 31, 2025
- Venue: Cintas Center, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Xavier Musketeers (9-4) will take on the UConn Huskies (12-1) at the Cintas Center this Wednesday.
In their last outing, the UConn Huskies secured a victory against DePaul, finishing 72-54. The game saw the Huskies commit 20 personal fouls, while DePaul had 17. UConn struggled from beyond the arc, making only 3 out of 13 attempts. DePaul shot 52.4% from the free throw line, converting 11 of 21 attempts. DePaul managed 24 rebounds—7 offensive and 17 defensive—but recorded no blocks. The team had 7 assists and 7 steals throughout the game. Defensively, UConn allowed DePaul to shoot 36.4% from the field, with the competition hitting 20 of 55 shots. UConn accumulated 15 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and achieved 6 steals. They grabbed a total of 37 rebounds, with 10 being offensive. At the charity stripe, the Huskies converted 12 of 16 attempts for a rate of 75.0%. Their overall field goal percentage stood at 47.4%, making 27 of 57 attempts, including 6 of 18 from the three-point range.
Alex Karaban was a standout player for UConn, scoring 21 points on 7 of 12 shooting. He played for 36 minutes and secured 6 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 58.3% and contributing 2 assists.
The Huskies enter this contest with a solid 12-1 record for the season. They average 10.8 turnovers per game and commit 18.6 fouls as a team. UConn grabs an average of 36.6 rebounds per game and has registered 236 assists this season, placing them 21st in Division 1 for assists. The Huskies hit 34.4% of their three-point shots (96 of 279) and boast a free throw percentage of 69.8%. Offensively, they score an average of 78.5 points per game, ranking 163rd nationally, while maintaining a 49.5% shooting percentage from the field.
When defending, the Huskies force their opponents into an average of 13.1 turnovers per game and draw 16.8 personal fouls. They allow only 26.2% shooting from three-point range and rank 6th in the nation in points per game allowed (61.1). UConn’s defense surrenders a shooting percentage of 37.1% (260 out of 701) and allows 30.9 rebounds per game, ranking 5th in Division 1 for assists given up with only 106 this season.
In their last game, the Xavier Musketeers defeated Georgetown with a score of 80-77. They secured 30 defensive rebounds alongside 13 offensive boards, totaling 43 rebounds in the contest. Xavier had 13 turnovers but also recorded 5 steals. Georgetown was whistled for 16 personal fouls, granting the Musketeers 14 free throw attempts, of which they converted 78.6%. From three-point range, Xavier managed to hit 7 out of 22 attempts (31.8%), and shot overall 46.3% from the field with 31 out of 67 attempts. They allowed Georgetown to shoot 40.4% (23 of 57) and finished with a 35.3% three-point shooting rate, making 6 of 17 attempts, while converting 25 of 43 free throw attempts for 58.1%. In rebounding, Xavier permitted Georgetown to collect 33 total boards (9 offensive).
Tre Carroll shone for Xavier, hitting 9 out of 15 attempts for a field goal percentage of 60.0%, accumulating 8 rebounds and 22 points in just 28 minutes on the court, while also providing 4 assists.
Xavier holds a 9-4 record this season. The Musketeers average 17.2 personal fouls per game and 67.8% shooting from the free throw line. They excel with 18.6 assists per game—ranking 27th in college basketball—and have a low average of 9.6 turnovers each game. Thus far, Xavier has tallied 999 points this season (76.8 per game) and captures 36.3 rebounds per contest. Their offensive shooting percentage stands at 42.4%, placing them in the 306th spot nationally.
On the defensive end, Xavier permits opponents to shoot 33.1% from three-point range (85 of 257) and let opponents convert 66.1% of their free throws. They allow their rivals to make 17.6 assists and grab 37.9 rebounds each game, ranking 351st and 324th respectively in those categories. Defensively, the Musketeers rank 197th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 73.9, forcing opponents into 12.8 turnovers each game while conceding 46.2% shooting from the field (301st in Division 1).
Who will clinch the victory in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Select Xavier
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