Cincinnati Bearcats v. East Carolina Pirates: Game Notes, Tip Time, Media Info, And More!

Feb 13, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Troy Caupain (10) drives to the basket against East Carolina Pirates forward Michael Zangari (34) in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Troy Caupain (10) drives to the basket against East Carolina Pirates forward Michael Zangari (34) in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

The Cincinnati Bearcats have a nooner today against the East Carolina Pirates, a game in which UC will hope to exact some sweet, sweet revenge for being embarrassed 50-46 in ECU’s house last season. Here’s the least you should know about both teams.

Date: February 27th, 2016
Tip Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Minges Coliseum; Greenville, NC
Current Line: Cincinnati by 10.5
TV Info: ESPNU
Radio Info: 700 WLW
Streaming: WatchESPN

Cincinnati Bearcats
Record: 20-8 (10-5 AAC)
Key Wins: UConn, Houston, VCU
Key Losses: Memphis, Xavier, Temple

Statistical Leaders
Points: Troy Caupain – 11.6 ppg
Rebounds: Gary Clark – 8.9 rpg
Assists: Troy Caupain – 4.9 apg
Blocks: Gary Clark – 1.5 bpg
Steals: Farad Cobb – 1.4 spg

East Carolina Pirates
Record: 11-17 (3-12 AAC)
Key Wins: Temple, Memphis, Tulane
Key Losses: Central Florida (x2), College of Charleston, South Florida

Statistical Leaders
Points: B.J. Tyson – 14.9 ppg
Rebounds: Kentrell Barkley – 6.3 rpg
Assists: Prince Williams – 4.0 apg
Blocks: 3 tied at 0.4 bpg
Steals: Kentrell Barkley – 1.3 spg