Xavier vs. Cincinnati Time, TV & Stream – Dec. 5

The Xavier Musketeers (6-3) will host the Cincinnati Bearcats (6-2) after winning three straight home games. The contest tips at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 5, 2025.

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How to Watch Xavier vs. Cincinnati

• Game day: Friday, December 5, 2025
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV channel: TNT
• Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)

Xavier 2025-26 Season Stats

Cincinnati 2025-26 Season Stats

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Xavier vs. Cincinnati Stat Insights

Points

• The Musketeers are averaging 78.7 points, 15.3 more than the Bearcats concede.
• When Xavier scores more than 63.4, it has a record of 6-2.
• Cincinnati is 6-2 when allowing fewer than 78.7 points.
• The Bearcats' 75.5 points per game are just 2.7 more than the Musketeers concede.
• When posting more than 72.8 points, Cincinnati is 5-0.
• Xavier's record is 6-0 when it allows fewer than 75.5 points.
• The Musketeers have outscored opponents by 53 points this season (5.9 per game), and the Bearcats have scored 97 more than their opponents (12.1 per game).

Shooting

• This year the Musketeers are shooting 42.0% from the field, 4.8% higher than the Bearcats give up.
• Xavier is 5-2 when shooting better than 37.2% from the field.
• The Bearcats shoot 43.1% from the field, just 3.8 lower than the Musketeers concede.
• This season Cincinnati is 2-0 when the team shoots above 46.9% from the field.

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Rebounding

• The Musketeers and Bearcats rebound at about the same rate, with the Musketeers averaging 2.9 fewer rebounds per game.
• When Cincinnati has a rebounding advantage, it is 4-0. When posting fewer boards, Xavier is 1-3.
• The Musketeers average 9.2 offensive rebounds, just 0.3 fewer} than the Bearcats.
• The Bearcats are 3-1 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Musketeers are 1-2 when they fall short there.
• On the boards, Xavier is +0.9 rebounds per game, and Cincinnati is +4.7.

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