Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats take on rival UCF in Big 12 Tournament opener

After facing off twice during the regular season, the Cincinnati Bearcats will meet the rival UCF Knights in the Big 12 Tournament on Thursday!

Cincinnati secured two impressive victories over UCF in recent months including a 67-61 road win against the former AAC foe in early February.

Despite struggling in the first Big 12 campaign, the Bearcats will have an opportunity to go on a memorable run in postseason play this week.

Make sure to preview the upcoming matchup as both programs continue to prepare for their first appearance in the annual Big 12 Tournament!

Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats take on rival UCF in Big 12 Tournament opener

Cincinnati fell to 13-16 following a loss at Iowa State last weekend, while UCF lost six straight games to finish the season with a 12-16 record.

It will be key for the Bearcats to slow down UCF star guard Kaitlin Peterson after she compiled a season-best 35 points at Cincinnati in January.

Players to watch include All-Big 12 honoree and Cincinnati forward Jillian Hayes, who averages a team-high 12.9 points along with 8.4 rebounds.

The Bearcats are looking to outlast UCF and advance to take on West Virginia in the Big 12 Tournament second round on Friday evening.