Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats must start to compete with neighboring schools
By Charles Post
Even though the program has improved over the last couple years, the Cincinnati Bearcats must start to compete with neighboring programs!
Following losses to in-state rivals Dayton and Xavier last month, the Bearcats continued to struggle when facing high level competition.
Since head coach Wes Miller was hired in 2021, Cincinnati has owned a disappointing 1-5 record against Dayton, Louisville, Ohio State and Xavier.
The Bearcats will have plenty of chances to earn quality wins in Big 12 play including a matchup with former rival West Virginia next month.
Wes Miller broke down the #Bearcats 82-68 loss to Dayton during the postgame press conference.
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) December 17, 2023
“I’m really pissed off. We have a long way to go, a lot of work to do and things to figure out with this team.” pic.twitter.com/54XoEunU6m
Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats must start to compete with rival schools
After an underwhelming first half, Cincinnati eventually pulled away for a 76-58 win against Evansville at Fifth Third Arena on Friday night.
Bearcats forwardJohn Newman III racked up a team-high 16 points to help Cincinnati remain unbeaten at Fifth Third Arena so far this season.
The Bearcats get a week off before returning to action in the long-awaited Big 12 opener at the BYU Cougars on Saturday, January 6 on ESPN2.
With a chance to close non-conference play with a win, Cincinnati outlasted Evansville and is set to enter Big 12 play on a 3-game win streak!
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