Date Set for 2013 Skyline Chili Crosstown Classic

Date Set for 2013 Skyline Chili Crosstown ClassicDate Set for 2013 Skyline Chili Crosstown Classic

May 8, 2013

Secure your deposit for UC season tickets

CINCINNATI - The 2013 Skyline Chili Crosstown Classic between the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University will take place on Dec. 14 at U.S. Bank Arena it was announced Wednesday. Game time has not been determined.

It will mark the second consecutive season the contest will be played in downtown Cincinnati. Xavier will be designated as the home team for the 2013 event. Partial proceeds from the game will benefit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

UC's season-ticket holders and UCATS donors will once again receive exclusive priority ordering and seating opportunities for the Crosstown Classic. Bearcat fans wanting to make a deposit for 2013-14 season tickets should call 1-877-CATS-TIX or click here.

UC won last season's meeting, 60-45. The event will be recognized Wednesday evening as the Sports Event of the Year by the Cincinnati Sports Professionals Network.

Renamed and repurposed to show its benefit for all of Cincinnati, the 2012 contest capped off a series of events with both universities. In October, a collaborative team of students from each school participated in the Bridges Walk for a Just Community, an annual 5K event celebrating the rich ethnic and cultural heritage of the Cincinnati region. That was followed in November by a tour of the Freedom Center for members of the men's and women's basketball teams from both universities. There also was a UC-XU Day at the Freedom Center for students, staff and alumni of both schools that included displays about community engagement, service and collaboration at each school.