CINCINNATI — Xavier defeated University of Cincinnati 79-74 in the 93rd annual Crosstown Shootout Friday.

The Musketeers hosted the Bearcats at the Cintas Center for the 513's favorite rivalry game.

As always, the Musketeers and Bearcats played for bragging rights, especially after UC broke Xavier's five-year winning streak last year. It was the longest streak for either team since the 1970s when UC won 8 in a row (The Bearcats also won 12 straight in the 50s and 60s).

The Bearcats lead the nearly century-old series 52-40.

Tonight's showdown had everyone on the edge of their seats. The first half was neck and neck, ending with the rivals tied 37-37.

But the Musketeers pulled ahead in the second half, securing a 10-point lead with 10 minutes left in the game.

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