Xavier edges by Alabama 77-74, the Bengals take on the Vikings

Coming into the game, the Crimson Tide were picked to win by 4.5 points. Both teams were basically even, and Xavier was searching for their first win on the road.

The big men Philmore and Stainbrook both collected a solid 17 points a piece, and also adding 18 boards. Xavier did a good job of getting Releford out early with 2 fouls late in the first half, but he still put up 17 points, but it wasn't enough to stop the Musketeers.

XU shot 79% from the free throw line, which is unfortunately an improvement. Semaj only scored 9, but Xavier proves two games in a row that they can win games with a team effort with Semaj struggling or just not leading like usual.

The Bengals are playing for it all right now, with the entire season coming down to the last two weeks of the regular season. Adrian Peterson is back for the Vikings, but early the Bengals are playing solid, with Dalton throwing a rope to AJ Green for 6 points.

After 1 quarter, the Bengals lead the Vikings 14-7, with Cincinnati driving.