No. 14 Cincinnati Faces Villanova in 12-Big East Battle

Cincinnati aims to extend its unbeaten streak to seven games while Villanova seeks consistency at home.

Cincinnati Bearcats, ranked No. 14, enter the matchup with a 6-0 record and strong defensive metrics, holding opponents to just 34.6% shooting.
Villanova Wildcats, currently 4-4, have excelled at home with a 4-1 record but have struggled to close out games against stronger competition.
Cincinnati's Simas Lukosius leads the team with 16.5 points per game, while Villanova’s Eric Dixon averages an impressive 25.3 points and shoots 54% from three-point range.
Villanova has been effective from beyond the arc, shooting 43.3% in recent games, while Cincinnati dominates on the boards, averaging a double-digit rebounding advantage in three of their last four games.
The game marks the first meeting between these former Big East rivals since 2013, with Villanova holding a 6-4 edge in the all-time series.