Dayton and Xavier Ancient Rivals Meet

Xavier's first varsity game was on February 20, 1920.  It's first opponent was Dayton.

Dayton won that one 24-18 and leads the series 82-70 but Xavier has beaten Dayton in Cincinnati 25 straight times.  The Musketeers have won 29 straight against Dayton on any court outside of UD Arena.

Also, a win at the Cintas Center tonight will tie an Atlantic 10 record for consecutive home wins in conference.

Xavier has won 33 straight A-10 games.

Dayton (14-4, 2-1 A10) enters the game with seven wins in its last eight games.  Xavier lost to Cincinnati on January 6 but the Musketeers (10-5, 2-0) has won two games in a row.