Ohio Bobcats @ Xavier Musketeers
Kanerva leads Xavier against Ohio after 23-point performance
Ohio Bobcats (2-1) at Xavier Musketeers (2-2)
Cincinnati; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Xavier plays Ohio after Meri Kanerva scored 23 points in Xavier's 68-60 loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes.
Xavier finished 7-24 overall with a 5-10 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Musketeers shot 40.0% from the field and 30.8% from 3-point range last season.
Ohio finished 4-14 in MAC play and 2-12 on the road a season ago. The Bobcats shot 36.9% from the field and 28.6% from 3-point range last season.
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Game Information
Cintas Center
6:30 PM, November 20, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
Cincinnati, OH
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
2025-26 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Seton Hall | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Marquette | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Providence | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| St. John's | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Butler | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Xavier | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Creighton | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| DePaul | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
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