Crosstown Talk

Last spring the UC Alumni Association brought in a new executive director, former Bearcat Basketball great Myron Hughes.  Yesterday we talked to Myron about the excitement that the Orange Bowl has brought to campus.  However, there is a another big game that will be played much sooner and closer.  The Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout is this Saturday and Myron likes the Bearcat's chances of upsetting the #10 Muskies.

Myron was a great player for the Bearcats during some tough times.  Bearcat Sports Page.com will have plenty more coverage leading up to the big game.

Hey, It's Crosstown Time!

When is the last time the Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout was overshadowed by football? For a few days football needs to be put on the back burner and the focus needs to turn to basketball. Xavier will be invading Fifth Third Arena as a top 10 team and there are still tickets remaining. Show this Bearcat team the support they deserve. Remember back when UC was the ranked team that lost the shootout?

Crosstown Today

The womens Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout tips off today at 2:00 inside Fifth Third Arena. Earlier in the week the event was nearing a sellout. That would be the third sellout in a row. Last years UC upset the Muskies in the Cintas Center in Coach J. Kelly Hall's first year. Today Xavier comes in ranked #23, but just like we have found out in the men's version over the years....rankings mean nothing.

Today's game is also a celebration of women's athletics in Cincinnati. The gates open at 12:30 with fan giveaways and autograph sessions with current UC and Xavier female student athletes. Halftime will be an Olympic celebration that will include UC gold medalist Mary Wineberg. Tip off for the game is 2:00 This years crosstown shootout will be televised on the Fox Sports Network.