Cincinnati’s 2016 American Athletic Conference Tournament tips off today with a re-rematch with the five seed UConn Huskies, whom the Bearcats swept in the regular season. Can UC three-peat? Sure, why not.
Date: March 11th, 2016
Tip Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Amway Center; Orlando, FL
Current Line: Cincinnati by 1
TV Info: ESPN2
Radio Info: 700 WLW
Streaming: WatchESPN
#4 Cincinnati Bearcats
Record: 22-9 (12-6 AAC)
Key Wins: SMU, Houston, VCU
Key Losses: Tulsa, Memphis, Temple (x2)
Statistical Leaders
Points: Troy Caupain – 12.4 ppg
Rebounds: Gary Clark – 8.9 rpg
Assists: Troy Caupain – 4.8 apg
Blocks: 2 tied at 1.5 bpg
Steals: Farad Cobb – 1.4 spg
#5 UConn Huskies
Record: 21-10 (11-7 AAC)
Key Wins: SMU, Texas, Michigan
Key Losses: Tulsa, Temple, Houston
Statistical Leaders
Points: 2 tied at 12.6 ppg
Rebounds: Daniel Hamilton – 8.7 rpg
Assists: Daniel Hamilton – 4.8 apg
Blocks: Amida Brimah – 2.5 bpg
Steals: Daniel Hamilton – 1.1 spg