Cincinnati Bearcats v. No. 15 SMU Mustangs: Tip Time, Media Info, Game Notes, And More!

Feb 5, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs center Cannen Cunningham (15) shoots in front of Cincinnati Bearcats forward Octavius Ellis (2) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game at Moody Coliseum. Cincinnati won 62-54. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs center Cannen Cunningham (15) shoots in front of Cincinnati Bearcats forward Octavius Ellis (2) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game at Moody Coliseum. Cincinnati won 62-54. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati’s first game against a ranked opponent, when they themselves were unranked, is tonight against the #15 SMU Mustangs. Here’s a preview of Larry Brown’s squad and some final notes on the game.

Date: January 7th, 2016
Tip Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Moody Coliseum; Dallas, TX
Current Line: SMU by 7
TV Info: ESPN
Radio Info: 700 WLW
Streaming: WatchESPN

Cincinnati Bearcats
Record: 11-4 (1-1 AAC)
Key Wins: George Washington, Nebraska, VCU
Key Losses: Butler, Xavier, Temple

Statistical Leaders
Points: Farad Cobb – 12.3 ppg
Rebounds: Gary Clark – 8.3 rpg
Assists: Troy Caupain – 4.8 apg
Blocks: 2 tied at 1.1 bpg
Steals: Farad Cobb – 1.1 spg

#15 SMU Mustangs
Record: 13-0 (2-0 AAC)
Key Wins: Michigan, Stanford, Tulsa
Key Losses: –

Statistical Leaders
Points: Nic Moore – 15.9 ppg
Rebounds: Jordan Tolbert – 10.2 rpg
Assists: Nic Moore – 4.9 apg
Blocks: Ben Moore – 1.3 bpg
Steals: Nic Moore – 1.3 spg