Connecticut defeated Xavier by a score of 87-60 in a game played at a neutral site on March 14, 2024. Connecticut had an offensive rating of 125.5 compared to an offensive rating of 86.5 for Xavier. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 69.3, which is 1% slower than the NCAA average.
Connecticut's offensive rating in this game was 24% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 17% better than average. The pace of the game was 2% faster than the adjusted season average for Connecticut. Meanwhile, Xavier's offensive rating in this game was 14% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 19% worse than average. The pace of the game was 5% slower than the adjusted season average for Xavier.
Currently, Connecticut is ranked #1 with their offense ranked #2 and defense ranked #5 while Xavier is ranked #61 with an offense ranked #76 and a defense ranked #20. Connecticut is currently 37-3 while Xavier is 16-18. Connecticut has a strength of schedule ranked #29 while Xavier's schedule is ranked #5.