Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats have a chance to pick up huge win over Houston
By Charles Post
As the highly-anticipated battle against the Houston Cougars approaches, the Cincinnati Bearcats have a chance to pick up a huge win!
Despite being underdogs entering the matchup, the Bearcats should be able to stay within reach and have a chance to pull off a massive upset.
It will be important for Cincinnati to find success scoring around the paint and get off to a quality start against Houston's elite defensive attack.
The Bearcats will look to snap a 9-game losing streak versus Houston including a blowout loss in the AAC Tournament semifinals last season.
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Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats have a chance for huge win over Houston
Houston will be the 8th most-played opponent in Bearcats program history including 47 previous meetings and playing every season since 2014.
Make sure to preview the upcoming matchup with pregame odds, players to watch, quotes and more as Cincinnati prepares for Houston!
The Cougars are fueled by backcourt LJ Cryer, Jamal Shead and Emanuel Sharp, plus forward Ja'Vier Francis and center J'Wan Roberts.
With an opportunity to snap the lengthly losing streak against Houston, Wes Miller's team must avoid costly turnovers and defensive miscues.
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