Xavier vs. Houston: How to watch Big East-Big 12 battle; first matchup in 45 years
Xavier Musketeers will take on the Houston Cougars in the Big East-Big 12 Battle Friday night.
After their recent loss to the Oakland Grizzlies, Xavier (4-3) will host undefeated No. 6 Houston (7-0) at Cintas Center. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. ET.
The upcoming conference game will be the Muskeeteers' second AP Top 5 matchup of the young season.
Planning to watch the Xavier vs. Houston game from home? Here's what you should know.
Xavier Musketeers vs. Houston Cougars start time
Date: Friday, Dec. 1.
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET.
What channel is the Xavier vs. Houston game on?
Full game coverage will be available on FOX Sports 1. Streaming options for the game include Sling TV and Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
The game will also air on The Varsity Network app or website and 700 WLW.
Xavier Musketeers vs. Houston Cougars series history
Friday night's game will be the first time the two teams will face off since the Cougars beat the Musketeers 100-75 at the Bluebonnet Classic in Houston on Dec. 15, 1977. Houston is 2-0 against Xavier overall.
Houston has won every game this season by double digits ahead of its first away game. Xavier is 4-0 all-time in Big East-Big 12 battles, with wins over West Virginia, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and TCU.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Xavier vs. Houston: How to watch Friday's Big East-Big 12 game
