UC emerges victorious from tight Crosstown Shootout
UC players celebrate their victory with the fans after the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
With seconds left in the game, UC's Coach Mick Cronin stays focused while players begin to celebrate during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
Xavier's J.P. Macura shoots during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC's Coach, Mick Cronin screams from the sidelines during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
Xavier's Coach, Chris Mack, yells from the sidelines during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC Bearcats fans gather together before the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC's Kyle Washington shoots the ball during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
Xavier's Trevon Bluiett winds up for a jump during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC's Mick Cronin and Xavier's Chris Mack coach from the sides during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC's Jarron Cumberland leaps with the ball during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
The Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game starts between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
Coaches and staff shake hands after the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC players celebrate their victory with the fans after the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC's Jacob Evans looks to pass during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
Xavier's RaShid Gaston leaps for the hoop during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC's Jarron Cumberland leaps with the ball during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC's Jarron Cumberland stumbles with the ball during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
Xavier's Edmond Sumner gets ready to throw from the sides during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC players congratulate themselves after the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC players celebrate their victory with the fans after the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
Xavier's Kaiser Gates makes a pass during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
Xavier's Quentin Goodin takes the ball down the court during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC's Head Basketball Coach, Mick Cronin talks with Xavier's Head Basketball Coach, Chris Mack before the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC players celebrate their victory with the fans after the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-78. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
Xavier's Trevon Bluiett scores during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-77. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC's Jacob Evans takes the ball down the court during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-77. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
The UC Bearcat comes out on a platform to cheer with fans before the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-77. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC's Justin Jenifer leaps for the hoop during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-77. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC's Gary Clark looks to pass the ball during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-77. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion
UC's Troy Caupain pushes through Xavier's defense during the Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017. UC won the game with a final score of 86-77. Phil Didion | WCPO ContributorPhil Didion