Villanova 72 Cincinnati 61
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Bearcats took loss number 1. I didn't get the chance to see the game live, and even though I know the score, I don't know how we ended up there. That means, yes, another faux live blog recap. I know that there were so many fans...
Posted: 1/10/2011 12:00 AM in Bearcats Blog
Villanova 72, UC 61 – summary
Player of the game – Villanova guard Corey Fisher, who scored 21 points, making 3 of 5 from3-point range and 10 of 11 free throws. Play of the game – Yancy Gates missed baseline jump shot with 8:36 left that would have cut the Villanova lead to five....
Posted: 1/9/2011 9:52 PM in UC Athletics Blog
Cincinnati Bearcats, Puke, Rally, Fall At Villanova
More photos » Al Behrman - AP 12 days ago: Cincinnati guard Dion Dixon dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, in Cincinnati. Dixon scored 16 points as Cincinnati won 66-46. (AP Photo/Al
Posted: 1/9/2011 3:51 PM in Down The Drive
Bearcats Suffer First Loss
The Bearcats tasted defeat for the first time this season, dropping today's game at Villanova 72-61. I don't really have time or the heart to do a full post, so instead:
Posted: 1/9/2011 2:24 PM in Bearcats Blog
Villanova 72, UC 61 – final
The University of Cincinnati’s 15-game winning streak to start the season came to an end Sunday afternoon, but the Bearcats did not go down without a fight. Trailing by 21 points early in the second half, UC rallied to cut the deficit to seven and had...
Posted: 1/9/2011 2:16 PM in UC Athletics Blog
Villanova 70, UC 59 – 2:48 2nd half
The Bearcats had their chances in the second half, but missed some free throws and a few open shots. They got a lot of mileage out of their press in the second half, which makes you wonder why they didn’t use it more in the first half.
Posted: 1/9/2011 2:05 PM in UC Athletics Blog
Villanova 53, UC 41 – 11:54 2nd half
After falling behind by 20 early in the half, UC has made a little run. The Bearcats trimmed the deficit to 10 wtih 13:36 left and appear to be playing a lot looser. They’re also starting to get some calls go their way that didn’t in the first half. But...
Posted: 1/9/2011 1:39 PM in UC Athletics Blog
Villanova 39, UC 23 – halftime
UC seems overwhelmed and very frustrated. Villanova is 16-of-20 from the line compared to UC’s 4-of-8. Mick Cronin was called for a technical foul with 2:06 left for arguing that JaQuon Parker was fouled when he went into the lane to attempt a shot. The...
Posted: 1/9/2011 1:05 PM in UC Athletics Blog
Villanova 24, UC 19 – 7:55 1st half
Villanova is lighting it up from long range, having already made 4 of 7 from 3-point range. Bishop’s streak of perfect free throw shooting ended at 24 when he missed the third of three tries after he was fouled attempting a 3-point shot. The Wildcats...
Posted: 1/9/2011 12:31 PM in UC Athletics Blog