Top 10 Current Rivalries in College Basketball
By Jacob Rude
9. Cincinnati-Xavier
If nothing else, this rivalry comes in first place for most violent. Who remembers this brawl from a couple years ago, leading to bloodied faces, ignorant post-game comments, and lengthy suspensions.
Nevertheless, on the court and in the game, the contests are intense as any. With the schools just 10 minutes apart, the players often know one-another, making this a game for bragging rights as much as anything else. Although Cincy currently leads the all-time series 49-32, that is not an accurate indicator of how close the games typically are. A large chunk of the Bearcats wins came during the 1960s and 70s. In the last 24 contests, the record is 13-11 favoring Xavier.