The Crosstown Shootout is staying with rival Xavier for another year. Cincinnati held a late lead, but couldn't hold on down the stretch, in a 77-69 loss to the Musketeers.

The Bearcats led 62-58 with 7:08 to play, but soon lost the lead and couldn't get it back. Senior guard Keith Williams had a team-high 18 points to go with six rebounds. Junior guard David DeJulius added 16 points.

Coach John Brannen, Williams and DeJulius spoke to members of the media after the game.