Cincinnati Basketball: Preview for the Bearcats postseason matchup with Bradley
By Charles Post
Check out a preview for the Cincinnati Bearcats upcoming matchup against the Bradley Braves in the must-see NIT second round on Saturday!
It will be crucial for the Bearcats to slow down Bradley backcourt duo Duke Deen and Connor Hickman from finding success outside the arc.
Players to watch include Cincinnati duo Simas Lukosius and Daniel Skillings Jr, plus forward John Newman III and center Aziz Bandaogo.
The former conference rivals played the longest game ever in 1981 when the Bearcats outlasted Bradley in a seven-overtime classic on the road!
Wes Miller broke down the #Bearcats upcoming matchup with Bradley during a recent press conference. 🗣️
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Cincinnati Basketball: Preview for the Bearcats matchup with Bradley
Cincinnati opened as 4.5-point favorites against Bradley with the over/under currently projected at 141.5 total points per FanDuel Sportsbook.
During a press conference at Fifth Third Arena in recent days, Lukosius analyzed his current state of mind heading into the matchup with Bradley!
"I’m looking forward to these next few games. I’ve been getting back to myself over the past month and I feel good. I'm feeling confident."
It appeared the Bearcats were going to be taken out in the NIT opening round but Lukosius saved the day with a game-winning shot in overtime!
Cincinnati Bearcats host Bradley Braves in NIT |
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Date: March 23 at 2:00 PM |
Location: Fifth Third Arena |
Series: Bearcats lead 19-14 |
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