UConn and Xavier are separated by two games in the Big East standings. With only a few more games left to play, that distance only gains further importance. And that is what makes Saturday’s tilt between the Huskies and Musketeers that much more urgent. The 18-7, 9-5 Huskies battle with the 17-8, 7-7 Musketeers in a Saturday afternoon showdown. UConn’s won two in a row coming into play, racking up wins against St. John’s and Seton Hall. Xavier is slipping, having lost three of their last four. Funny enough, the only win? Against UConn last Friday.
UConn faces Xavier in pivotal Big East matchup: Preview, how to watch, odds
