Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

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Bearcats Keep Rolling
"James White dropped 19 points on the Redhawks, winning player of the game honors for the fourth time in ten games."
Tuesday December 28th, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

The Bearcats won their tenth straight game, and have opened the season with a 10-0 record after blowing out the Miami (OH) Redhawks 83-58 last night. James White scored a team high 19 points, and had 5 rebounds in the win. James White said the game was great, "There's nothing like beating a home state rival." Coach Huggins and the gang will now pack their bags and head for San Francisco. They will be competiting in the San Francisco Classic, a tournament played at the Leavey Center, home of the Santa Clara Broncos starting tomorrow night.


James White is all smiles as the Bearcats get win number ten, 83-58.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
James White - 19 Pts, 5 Rbs, 4 Asts, 3 Stls
Armein Kirkland - 12 Pts, 4 Rbs, 3 Asts
Asrangue Souleymane - 10 Pts, 7 Rbs
Jihad Muhammad - 9 Pts, 2 Asts, Stl
Jason Maxiell - 8 Pts, 6 Rbs, 2 Stls, Blk
Nick Williams - 6 Pts, 3 Asts
Vincent Banks - 6 Pts, 2 Asts
Chadd Moore - 4 Pts, 5 Asts, 2 Stls
Roy Bright - 4 Pts, 2 Rbs, Stl
Eric Hicks - 3 Pts, 4 Rbs, 5 Stls
Jamaal Lucas - 2 Pts, Stl

Miami (OH) Redhawks Player Stats
Chet Mason - 23 Pts, 7 Asts
Nate VanderSluis - 6 Pts, 7 Rbs
Danny Horace - 10 Pts, 5 Rbs

Team Stats
Score - CIN 83, MIA 58
FG% - CIN 51%, MIA 48%
3PT% - CIN 17%, MIA 0%
Asts - CIN 23, MIA 19
TO's - CIN 4, MIA 18
Rebs - CIN 35, MIA 27
Stls - CIN 16, MIA 2
Blks - CIN 1, MIA 0
Points in the Paint - CIN 44, MIA 34
Bench Points - CIN 33, MIA 7
Fast Break Points - CIN 24, MIA 10

Again, like every game this season for the Cats, turnovers were key in the win. They forced 18 turnovers off 16 steals, and were able to score 27 points off the Redhawks turnovers. The 24 fast break and 33 bench points also played a big role, as the Bearcats still have not had a game where their bench has contributed less than 25 points.

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Monday 12/27, Cincinnati 83, Miami (OH) 58
Next Game - Tuesday 12/28, vs Yale, (S.F. Classic)


A Look at the San Francisco Classic
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Teams involved:
Cincinnati Bearcats - (10-0, #8 in Nation, 1st in Conference USA)
Yale Bulldogs - (1-6, Unranked, 7th in Ivy League)
Santa Clara Bulldogs - (7-5, Unranked, 4th in West Coast Conference)
Central Conn. St. Blue Devils - (2-5, Unranked, 10th in Northeast)

Schedule:
Tuesday December 28th:
Yale vs Cincinnati (6 PM PST)
Central Conn. St vs Santa Clara (9 PM PST)
Wendesday December 29th:
TBD vs TBD (6 PM PST)

Team Leaders:
Cincinnati - James White, Forward/Sr. (14.5 PPG)
Yale Bulldogs - Edwin Draughan, Guard/Sr. (14.2 PPG)
Santa Clara Bulldogs - Travis Niesen, Forward/Jr. (15.9 PPG)
Central Conn. St. Blue Devils - DeMario Anderson, Guard/Soph. (13.0 PPG)

Although Cincinnati is favored to win the tournament, dont count Santa Clara out. They are known to be a very dangerous team from beyond the arch and can rebound very well. Plus, they will be playing with homecourt advantage throughout the tourney. The Bearcats start off by playing the Yale Bulldogs, a team that only averages about 67 points a game, while the Bearcats average over 80 a game.

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Williams Leads Cincy to First Round Win
"Nick Williams had a team and season high 32 points as the Bearcats beat Yale 97-70."
Wendesday December 29th, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

The Bearcats went into San Francisco with tons of confidence, and it paid off. Nick Williams, the senior shootong guard for Cincinnati had 32 points and went 8 for 10 from three point range. "I was hitting everything, my shot felt great all night." Williams said after the game. Cincinnati shot 63% from the field, the best they have all year. James White tacked on 16 points and Armein Kirkland had 11 in the win.


Armein Kirkland takes a shot in the 1st half.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
Nick Williams - 32 Pts, 5 Asts, 5 Stls, 8 3-pointers
James White - 16 Pts, 2 Stls, 2 Rbs
Armein Kirkland - 11 Pts, Stl, 3 Rbs
Jihad Muhammad - 8 Pts, 5 Asts, Stl
Jason Maxiell - 4 Pts, 12 Rbs, Blk
Roy Bright - 10 Pts, Stl
Eric Hicks - 6 Pts, Stl, 3 Rbs
Chadd Moore - 6 Pts, 5 Asts, Stl
Asrangue Souleymane - 4 Pts, 3 Asts, 3 Rbs
Jamaal Lucas - 2 Asts, Blk
Vincent Banks - Ast, Stl

Yale Bulldogs Player Stats
Mark Lovett - 24 Pts, 7 Asts
Edwin Draughan - 22 Pts, 4 Rbs
Dominick Martin - 7 Pts, 8 Rbs

Team Stats
Score - CIN 97, YALE 70
FG% - CIN 63%, YALE 48%
3PT% - CIN 44%, YALE 50%
Asts - CIN 26, YALE 15
TO's - CIN 5, YALE 13
Rebs - CIN 32, YALE 30
Stls - CIN 12, YALE 4
Blks - CIN 2, YALE 2
Points in the Paint - CIN 54, YALE 18
Bench Points - CIN 33, YALE 4
Fast Break Points - CIN 25, YALE 2

The Bearcats dominated Yale in the paint, outscoring them 54-18, Cincinnati also made 13 three pointers led by Nick Williams who hit 8. The Cats also outscored the Bulldogs in fast break points by 23 points. With the win the Bearcats move to the final round of the San Francisco Classic, they will face the Santa Clara Broncos who defeated Central Conn. St. 76-58. When asked about Wendesday's title game, coach Huggins, with a smile on his face responded by saying, "One day at a time, one game at a time, one win at a time."

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Tuesday 12/28, Cincinnati 97, Yale 70
Next Game - Wendesday 12/29, at Santa Clara, (S.F. Classic)

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Williams Leads Cincy to First Round Win
"Nick Williams had a team and season high 32 points as the Bearcats beat Yale 97-70."
Wendesday December 29th, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

The Bearcats went into San Francisco with tons of confidence, and it paid off. Nick Williams, the senior shootong guard for Cincinnati had 32 points and went 8 for 10 from three point range. "I was hitting everything, my shot felt great all night." Williams said after the game. Cincinnati shot 63% from the field, the best they have all year. James White tacked on 16 points and Armein Kirkland had 11 in the win.


Armein Kirkland takes a shot in the 1st half.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
Nick Williams - 32 Pts, 5 Asts, 5 Stls, 8 3-pointers
James White - 16 Pts, 2 Stls, 2 Rbs
Armein Kirkland - 11 Pts, Stl, 3 Rbs
Jihad Muhammad - 8 Pts, 5 Asts, Stl
Jason Maxiell - 4 Pts, 12 Rbs, Blk
Roy Bright - 10 Pts, Stl
Eric Hicks - 6 Pts, Stl, 3 Rbs
Chadd Moore - 6 Pts, 5 Asts, Stl
Asrangue Souleymane - 4 Pts, 3 Asts, 3 Rbs
Jamaal Lucas - 2 Asts, Blk
Vincent Banks - Ast, Stl

Yale Bulldogs Player Stats
Mark Lovett - 24 Pts, 7 Asts
Edwin Draughan - 22 Pts, 4 Rbs
Dominick Martin - 7 Pts, 8 Rbs

Team Stats
Score - CIN 97, YALE 70
FG% - CIN 63%, YALE 48%
3PT% - CIN 44%, YALE 50%
Asts - CIN 26, YALE 15
TO's - CIN 5, YALE 13
Rebs - CIN 32, YALE 30
Stls - CIN 12, YALE 4
Blks - CIN 2, YALE 2
Points in the Paint - CIN 54, YALE 18
Bench Points - CIN 33, YALE 4
Fast Break Points - CIN 25, YALE 2

The Bearcats dominated Yale in the paint, outscoring them 54-18, Cincinnati also made 13 three pointers led by Nick Williams who hit 8. The Cats also outscored the Bulldogs in fast break points by 23 points. With the win the Bearcats move to the final round of the San Francisco Classic, they will face the Santa Clara Broncos who defeated Central Conn. St. 76-58. When asked about Wendesday's title game, coach Huggins, with a smile on his face responded by saying, "One day at a time, one game at a time, one win at a time."

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Tuesday 12/28, Cincinnati 97, Yale 70
Next Game - Wendesday 12/29, at Santa Clara, (S.F. Classic)

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Bearcats Leave California Champions
"Cincinnati knocks off Santa Clara to win the San Francisco Classic."
Thursday December 30th, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

All 11 players that played in the game for Cincinnati had at least one steal, Jihad Muhammad led the team with 7. "The defense was outstanding." Assistant coach Andy Kennedy said after Wendesday's win. The Bearcats won the game 89-51 over the Santa Clara Broncos in front of a sold-out crowd at the Leavey Center in California. With the win Cincinnati won the San Francisco Classic, and was awarded a trophy and some bonus money for team needs.


The Bearcats celebrate after a 89-51 win, and tournament championship.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
Jihad Muhammad - 15 Pts, 7 Stls, 5 Asts
Armein Kirkland - 16 Pts, Stl
Nick Williams - 11 Pts, 3 Stls, Blk
James White - 10 Pts, 2 Stls, 2 Rbs
Jason Maxiell - 8 Pts, 6 Rbs, Blk, Stl
Asrangue Souleymane - 6 Pts, 8 Rbs, Stl
Chadd Moore - 8 Pts, 3 Asts, 2 Stls
Eric Hicks - 6 Pts, 3 Asts, 5 Rbs
Vincent Banks - 5 Pts, Stl, Blk
Roy Bright - 4 Pts, Stl, 3 Rbs
Jamaal Lucas - 2 Pts, 4 Rbs

Santa Clara Broncos Player Stats
Kyle Bailey - 24 Pts, 6 Asts
Doron Perkins - 12 Pts, 4 Rbs
Ethan Rohde - 5 Pts, 6 Rbs

Team Stats
Score - CIN 89, SC 51
FG% - CIN 55%, SC 40%
3PT% - CIN 26%, SC 33%
Asts - CIN 12, SC 17
TO's - CIN 0, SC 24
Rebs - CIN 36, SC 30
Stls - CIN 22, SC 0
Blks - CIN 3, SC 1
Points in the Paint - CIN 42, SC 10
Bench Points - CIN 39, SC 8
Fast Break Points - CIN 33, SC 5

Cincinnati didnt commit a single turnover, while Santa Clara committed 24 with Cincy getting 22 steals. The score at halftime was 31-27, but in the second half the Bearcats outscored the Broncos 58-24 to seal the victory. Cincinnati also shot 55% from the floor, outscored Santa Clara in the paint 42-10 and had another strong game from the bench getting 39 points. The schedule now will get a little tougher for Cincinnati, they next will face the #4 ranked Fighting Illini of Illinois, the team that knocked the Bearcats out of last years NCAA Tournament.

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Wendesday 12/29, Cincinnati 89, Santa Clara 51
Next Game - Friday 12/31, vs Illinois, (at Las Vegas, Nevada)



Cincinnati at Illinois Preview
The Cincinnati Enquirer

On Friday, New Years Eve, the Bearcats will face their first major test of the season when they play the Illinois Fighting Illini. The game will be played in Las Vegas, Nevada on national television. Illinois was the team that defeated Cincinnati 92-68 in March last year in the NCAA Tournament. The Bearcats come into the game 8 point underdogs and will have to play their best ball to compete with a team of Illinois strength. Heres a quick breakdown of tomorrow's game.

Points Per Game
Cincinnati - 85.4
Illinois - 80.8

Rebounds Per Game
Cincinnati - 29.1
Illinois - 30.8

Assists Per Game
Cincinnati - 17.4
Illinois - 17.3

Steals Per Game
Cincinnati - 14.6
Illinois - 8.5

Blocks Per Game
Cincinnati - 4.5
Illinois - 6.1

Turnovers Per Game
Cincinnati - 4.7
Illinois - 11.6

Leading Scorers
Cincinnati - James White, 14.8 PPG
Illinois - Deron Williams, 19.2 PPG

It seems Cincinnati has the advantage, having better stats in more catergories than Illinois, but the Fighting Illini have played harder teams so far in the year, while the Cats schedule has been quite easy. Illinois is a team known for their defense, and it is very hard to score against them, every shot Cincinnati makes will be well earned. Illinois is ranked 4th in the nation with a record of 10-1, while Cincinnati is ranked 8th and has a record of 12-0.

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Bearcats Leave California Champions
"Cincinnati knocks off Santa Clara to win the San Francisco Classic."
Thursday December 30th, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

All 11 players that played in the game for Cincinnati had at least one steal, Jihad Muhammad led the team with 7. "The defense was outstanding." Assistant coach Andy Kennedy said after Wendesday's win. The Bearcats won the game 89-51 over the Santa Clara Broncos in front of a sold-out crowd at the Leavey Center in California. With the win Cincinnati won the San Francisco Classic, and was awarded a trophy and some bonus money for team needs.


The Bearcats celebrate after a 89-51 win, and tournament championship.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
Jihad Muhammad - 15 Pts, 7 Stls, 5 Asts
Armein Kirkland - 16 Pts, Stl
Nick Williams - 11 Pts, 3 Stls, Blk
James White - 10 Pts, 2 Stls, 2 Rbs
Jason Maxiell - 8 Pts, 6 Rbs, Blk, Stl
Asrangue Souleymane - 6 Pts, 8 Rbs, Stl
Chadd Moore - 8 Pts, 3 Asts, 2 Stls
Eric Hicks - 6 Pts, 3 Asts, 5 Rbs
Vincent Banks - 5 Pts, Stl, Blk
Roy Bright - 4 Pts, Stl, 3 Rbs
Jamaal Lucas - 2 Pts, 4 Rbs

Santa Clara Broncos Player Stats
Kyle Bailey - 24 Pts, 6 Asts
Doron Perkins - 12 Pts, 4 Rbs
Ethan Rohde - 5 Pts, 6 Rbs

Team Stats
Score - CIN 89, SC 51
FG% - CIN 55%, SC 40%
3PT% - CIN 26%, SC 33%
Asts - CIN 12, SC 17
TO's - CIN 0, SC 24
Rebs - CIN 36, SC 30
Stls - CIN 22, SC 0
Blks - CIN 3, SC 1
Points in the Paint - CIN 42, SC 10
Bench Points - CIN 39, SC 8
Fast Break Points - CIN 33, SC 5

Cincinnati didnt commit a single turnover, while Santa Clara committed 24 with Cincy getting 22 steals. The score at halftime was 31-27, but in the second half the Bearcats outscored the Broncos 58-24 to seal the victory. Cincinnati also shot 55% from the floor, outscored Santa Clara in the paint 42-10 and had another strong game from the bench getting 39 points. The schedule now will get a little tougher for Cincinnati, they next will face the #4 ranked Fighting Illini of Illinois, the team that knocked the Bearcats out of last years NCAA Tournament.

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Wendesday 12/29, Cincinnati 89, Santa Clara 51
Next Game - Friday 12/31, vs Illinois, (at Las Vegas, Nevada)



Cincinnati at Illinois Preview
The Cincinnati Enquirer

On Friday, New Years Eve, the Bearcats will face their first major test of the season when they play the Illinois Fighting Illini. The game will be played in Las Vegas, Nevada on national television. Illinois was the team that defeated Cincinnati 92-68 in March last year in the NCAA Tournament. The Bearcats come into the game 8 point underdogs and will have to play their best ball to compete with a team of Illinois strength. Heres a quick breakdown of tomorrow's game.

Points Per Game
Cincinnati - 85.4
Illinois - 80.8

Rebounds Per Game
Cincinnati - 29.1
Illinois - 30.8

Assists Per Game
Cincinnati - 17.4
Illinois - 17.3

Steals Per Game
Cincinnati - 14.6
Illinois - 8.5

Blocks Per Game
Cincinnati - 4.5
Illinois - 6.1

Turnovers Per Game
Cincinnati - 4.7
Illinois - 11.6

Leading Scorers
Cincinnati - James White, 14.8 PPG
Illinois - Deron Williams, 19.2 PPG

It seems Cincinnati has the advantage, having better stats in more catergories than Illinois, but the Fighting Illini have played harder teams so far in the year, while the Cats schedule has been quite easy. Illinois is a team known for their defense, and it is very hard to score against them, every shot Cincinnati makes will be well earned. Illinois is ranked 4th in the nation with a record of 10-1, while Cincinnati is ranked 8th and has a record of 12-0.

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Illinois Hands Bearcats First Loss
"Dee Brown scored 28 points as the Illini beat Cincy in Vegas 80-66 last night."
Saturday January 1st, 2005
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Not only did 2004 come to an end last night, but so did the Bearcats winning streak, after going 12-0, Cincinnati finally met their match losing to Illinois 80-66. Dee Brown led the Fighting Illini with 28 points and Deron Williams had 24 giving #4 Illinois their 11th win. Nick Williams had a huge game for the Cats though scoring 36 points and hitting 6 three pointers.


Dee Brown celebrates late in the 2nd half against Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
Nick Williams - 36 Pts, 4 Stls, 3 Blks, 6 3-pointers
James White - 12 Pts, 6 Rbs, Stl
Jihad Muhammad - 4 Pts, 5 Asts, 4 Stls, 5 Rbs
Jason Maxiell - 4 Pts, 6 Rbs, Blk
Eric Hicks - 5 Pts, 8 Rbs, 2 Blks
Asrangue Souleymane - 2 Pts, 2 Stls, 5 Rbs, 2 Asts
Roy Bright - 2 Pts, Stl
Jamaal Lucas - 2 Pts, Ast
Vincent Banks - 3 Rbs
Armein Kirkland - Missed Game, Sore Ankle

Illinois Fighting Illini Player Stats
Dee Brown - 28 Pts, 6 Asts
Deron Williams - 24 Pts, 12 Asts
James Augustine - 10 Pts, 10 Rbs

Team Stats
Score - CIN 66, ILL 80
FG% - CIN 39%, ILL 52%
3PT% - CIN 35%, ILL 50%
Asts - CIN 17, ILL 28
TO's - CIN 12, ILL 14
Rebs - CIN 37, ILL 44
Stls - CIN 11, ILL 9
Blks - CIN 8, ILL 4
Points in the Paint - CIN 22, ILL 36
Bench Points - CIN 10, ILL 6
Fast Break Points - CIN 10, ILL 16

The Illini's strong defense held the Bearcats to a team field goal percentage of 39%. They also held star Jason Maxiell to an awful 2-9 and Jihad Muhammad to an awful 2-11 from the field. The Illini also passed the ball very well, led by Deron Williams 12 assists, the Illini had 28 assists as a team while Cincinnati had only 17. This is also the first game the Cats bench didnt score at least 25 points, the bench had only 10 points. Illinois which is ranked 4th in the Nation should move up after defeating Cincy, a top-10 team, as for the Cats, they may drop in the rankings because of this loss.

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Friday 12/31, Illinois 80, Cincinnati 66
Next Game - Thursday 1/6, vs DePaul

Next week the Bearcats will start conference play, their first two games are against tough DePaul (8-3) and St. Louis (12-3). Cincinnati plays DePaul at home where they beat them last season 90-65. They then go to St. Louis, the Cats defeated St. Louis is both meetings last year.



Week Eight Rankings Released
Monday January 3rd, 2005
The Cincinnati Enquirer

NCAA Basketball

Week Eight Rankings
(Last weeks rankings in bold)
#1 - North Carolina (13-0, ACC) (1)
#2 - Georgia Tech (11-0, ACC) (3)
#3 - Illinois (11-1, Big Ten) (4)
#4 - Kansas (8-1, Big 12) (2)
#5 - Duke (8-1, ACC) (7)
#6 - Mississippi State (13-1, Southeastern) (6)
#7 - Notre Dame (9-1, Big East) (9)
#8 - Villanova (8-0, Big East) (10)
#9 - Louisville (8-1, C-USA) (12)
#10 - Syracuse (12-2, Big East) (11)

#13 - Cincinnati (12-1, C-USA) (8)

C-USA Rankings
#1 - Cincinnati (12-1, 13th in Nation)
#2 - Louisville (8-1, 9th in Nation)
#3 - St. Louis (12-3, Unranked)
#4 - Memphis (11-3, Unranked)
#5 - DePaul (8-3, Unranked)

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Illinois Hands Bearcats First Loss
"Dee Brown scored 28 points as the Illini beat Cincy in Vegas 80-66 last night."
Saturday January 1st, 2005
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Not only did 2004 come to an end last night, but so did the Bearcats winning streak, after going 12-0, Cincinnati finally met their match losing to Illinois 80-66. Dee Brown led the Fighting Illini with 28 points and Deron Williams had 24 giving #4 Illinois their 11th win. Nick Williams had a huge game for the Cats though scoring 36 points and hitting 6 three pointers.


Dee Brown celebrates late in the 2nd half against Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
Nick Williams - 36 Pts, 4 Stls, 3 Blks, 6 3-pointers
James White - 12 Pts, 6 Rbs, Stl
Jihad Muhammad - 4 Pts, 5 Asts, 4 Stls, 5 Rbs
Jason Maxiell - 4 Pts, 6 Rbs, Blk
Eric Hicks - 5 Pts, 8 Rbs, 2 Blks
Asrangue Souleymane - 2 Pts, 2 Stls, 5 Rbs, 2 Asts
Roy Bright - 2 Pts, Stl
Jamaal Lucas - 2 Pts, Ast
Vincent Banks - 3 Rbs
Armein Kirkland - Missed Game, Sore Ankle

Illinois Fighting Illini Player Stats
Dee Brown - 28 Pts, 6 Asts
Deron Williams - 24 Pts, 12 Asts
James Augustine - 10 Pts, 10 Rbs

Team Stats
Score - CIN 66, ILL 80
FG% - CIN 39%, ILL 52%
3PT% - CIN 35%, ILL 50%
Asts - CIN 17, ILL 28
TO's - CIN 12, ILL 14
Rebs - CIN 37, ILL 44
Stls - CIN 11, ILL 9
Blks - CIN 8, ILL 4
Points in the Paint - CIN 22, ILL 36
Bench Points - CIN 10, ILL 6
Fast Break Points - CIN 10, ILL 16

The Illini's strong defense held the Bearcats to a team field goal percentage of 39%. They also held star Jason Maxiell to an awful 2-9 and Jihad Muhammad to an awful 2-11 from the field. The Illini also passed the ball very well, led by Deron Williams 12 assists, the Illini had 28 assists as a team while Cincinnati had only 17. This is also the first game the Cats bench didnt score at least 25 points, the bench had only 10 points. Illinois which is ranked 4th in the Nation should move up after defeating Cincy, a top-10 team, as for the Cats, they may drop in the rankings because of this loss.

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Friday 12/31, Illinois 80, Cincinnati 66
Next Game - Thursday 1/6, vs DePaul

Next week the Bearcats will start conference play, their first two games are against tough DePaul (8-3) and St. Louis (12-3). Cincinnati plays DePaul at home where they beat them last season 90-65. They then go to St. Louis, the Cats defeated St. Louis is both meetings last year.



Week Eight Rankings Released
Monday January 3rd, 2005
The Cincinnati Enquirer

NCAA Basketball

Week Eight Rankings
(Last weeks rankings in bold)
#1 - North Carolina (13-0, ACC) (1)
#2 - Georgia Tech (11-0, ACC) (3)
#3 - Illinois (11-1, Big Ten) (4)
#4 - Kansas (8-1, Big 12) (2)
#5 - Duke (8-1, ACC) (7)
#6 - Mississippi State (13-1, Southeastern) (6)
#7 - Notre Dame (9-1, Big East) (9)
#8 - Villanova (8-0, Big East) (10)
#9 - Louisville (8-1, C-USA) (12)
#10 - Syracuse (12-2, Big East) (11)

#13 - Cincinnati (12-1, C-USA) (8)

C-USA Rankings
#1 - Cincinnati (12-1, 13th in Nation)
#2 - Louisville (8-1, 9th in Nation)
#3 - St. Louis (12-3, Unranked)
#4 - Memphis (11-3, Unranked)
#5 - DePaul (8-3, Unranked)

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Interview With Coach Huggins
Wendesday January 5th, 2005
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati Enquirer sports writer Paul Daugherty sat down Wendesday afternoon with Bearcat coach Bob Huggins on the UC campus to talk about his team halfway through the season.


Paul Daugherty
Enquirer Sports Writer

Here's how the conversation went...

Daugherty - So, here we are halfway through the season and your team has a 12-1 record and is #13 in the Nation. How do you feel going into C-USA play?

Huggins - So far so good, the Illinois game hurted, but what more can you ask for, we won 12 of our first 13. As for the C-USA, I think as long as we stay healthy and focused, we will be just fine.

Daugherty - Yeah, 12 out of 13 is pretty good. Some critics claim the Bearcats are overrated, they say Cincy has had a fairly weak schedule and should be lower in the rankings, do you feel the same?

Huggins - I am very proud of this team and disagree. The critics are just saying how they feel, and their job is to criticize. That's how they earn their checks.

Daugherty - Enough said coach. Now, I want to talk a little about Friday's loss to the Illini. Your thoughts?

Huggins - They simply outplayed us, they are a very strong team on both sides of the ball. I wouldnt be surprised if they make the final four or even win it all in March.

Daugherty - Injuries haven't hurt the team yet through the season, but Kirkland missed the Illinois game, will he be back for DePaul tomorrow?

Huggins - He will be back, he just had a sore ankle like Muhammad did a few games back. Although, Eric Hicks may miss the game, he has been fighting the flu all week.

Daugherty - Hopefully Hicks recovers well. That brings me to my next question, are you happy with the results Souleymane has given you at center? Many people were surprised you started him over Hicks.

Huggins - He has been great so far, especially for a freshman, he will just get better as time wares on. Hicks is better coming off the bench for us, he can play both the power forward and center position well, which is nice when Maxiell or Asrangue needs a rest or is in foul trouble.

Daugherty - I see, with conference play starting tomorrow what teams scare you most?

Huggins - Well of course Louisville, but I also see Memphis, DePaul, Charlotte and St. Louis as strong teams. The C-USA is a very tough conference, even UAB and Marquette are tough games.

Daugherty - Well coach, I thank you for your time, and wish you and the Cats the best of luck in the second half.

Huggins - Thanks Paul.

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Interview With Coach Huggins
Wendesday January 5th, 2005
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati Enquirer sports writer Paul Daugherty sat down Wendesday afternoon with Bearcat coach Bob Huggins on the UC campus to talk about his team halfway through the season.


Paul Daugherty
Enquirer Sports Writer

Here's how the conversation went...

Daugherty - So, here we are halfway through the season and your team has a 12-1 record and is #13 in the Nation. How do you feel going into C-USA play?

Huggins - So far so good, the Illinois game hurted, but what more can you ask for, we won 12 of our first 13. As for the C-USA, I think as long as we stay healthy and focused, we will be just fine.

Daugherty - Yeah, 12 out of 13 is pretty good. Some critics claim the Bearcats are overrated, they say Cincy has had a fairly weak schedule and should be lower in the rankings, do you feel the same?

Huggins - I am very proud of this team and disagree. The critics are just saying how they feel, and their job is to criticize. That's how they earn their checks.

Daugherty - Enough said coach. Now, I want to talk a little about Friday's loss to the Illini. Your thoughts?

Huggins - They simply outplayed us, they are a very strong team on both sides of the ball. I wouldnt be surprised if they make the final four or even win it all in March.

Daugherty - Injuries haven't hurt the team yet through the season, but Kirkland missed the Illinois game, will he be back for DePaul tomorrow?

Huggins - He will be back, he just had a sore ankle like Muhammad did a few games back. Although, Eric Hicks may miss the game, he has been fighting the flu all week.

Daugherty - Hopefully Hicks recovers well. That brings me to my next question, are you happy with the results Souleymane has given you at center? Many people were surprised you started him over Hicks.

Huggins - He has been great so far, especially for a freshman, he will just get better as time wares on. Hicks is better coming off the bench for us, he can play both the power forward and center position well, which is nice when Maxiell or Asrangue needs a rest or is in foul trouble.

Daugherty - I see, with conference play starting tomorrow what teams scare you most?

Huggins - Well of course Louisville, but I also see Memphis, DePaul, Charlotte and St. Louis as strong teams. The C-USA is a very tough conference, even UAB and Marquette are tough games.

Daugherty - Well coach, I thank you for your time, and wish you and the Cats the best of luck in the second half.

Huggins - Thanks Paul.

[BearcatsFan]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

Cats Start Conference Play With a Win
"Cincinnati got the win in their first C-USA game last night over rival DePaul 76-72."
Friday January 7th, 2005
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Trailing for most of the game, the Bearcats finally took the lead from the DePaul Blue Demons with less than three minutes to go in the game. Jason Maxiell got fouled while making a lay-up and completed the three point play giving Cincy a 72-70 lead. The Bearcats then had a huge defensive stop and got a clutch jumpshot by Jihad Muhammad giving Cincinnati their first conference win.


Jason Maxiell dunks the ball, he finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
Jason Maxiell - 16 Pts, 11 Rbs, Blk, 2 Asts
Nick Williams - 24 Pts, 2 Stls, 2 Asts
James White - 14 Pts, 7 Rbs, Blk
Jihad Muhammad - 12 Pts, 6 Asts, 4 Stls, 4 Rbs
Asrangue Souleymane - 6 Pts, 3 Rbs, 3 Stls, 2 Blks
Vincent Banks - 4 Pts, Stl
Armein Kirkland - 2, 2 Rbs
Chadd Moore - 2 Asts
Roy Bright - Stl, Ast
Eric Hicks - Missed Game, Flu

DePaul Blue Demons Player Stats
Sammy Mejia - 23 Pts, 5 Asts
Drake Diener - 16 Pts, 3 Rbs
Jamal Nichols - 14 Pts, 8 Rbs

Team Stats
Score - CIN 76, DEP 72
FG% - CIN 47%, DEP 49%
3PT% - CIN 32%, DEP 41%
Asts - CIN 18, DEP 20
TO's - CIN 3, DEP 10
Rebs - CIN 36, DEP 34
Stls - CIN 10, DEP 3
Blks - CIN 4, DEP 1
Points in the Paint - CIN 32, DEP 32
Bench Points - CIN 6, DEP 6
Fast Break Points - CIN 14, DEP 10

The two teams were pretty much equal in every catergory, but the Bearcats were able to force a few more turnovers which gave them the advantage on the scoreboard. Cincinnati will take on DePaul again on February 12th on the road. The Bearcats (13-1, 1-0) will now go on the road to take on the St. Louis Billikens, a team that like DePaul is one of the C-USA's best on both sides of the court. The Bilikens are 13-3 overall and 1-0 in conference play.

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Thursday 1/6, Cincinnati 76, DePaul 72
Next Game - Saturday 1/8, at St. Louis


C-USA Team Stats
The Cincinnati Enquirer

(As of 1/7/05)

Points Per Game
Cincinnati - 83.2
Louisville - 80.9
Memphis - 77.4
Marquette - 74.3
DePaul - 74.2

Rebounds Per Game
DePaul - 31.8
South Florida - 30.6
TCU - 30.1
Memphis - 29.5
UAB - 29.3
Cincinnati - 29.1

Assists Per Game
Cincinnati - 16.9
UAB - 16.5
Louisville - 16.5
DePaul - 16.2
Memphis - 15.8

Steals Per Game
Cincinnati - 17.1
Southern Miss - 11.1
Louisville - 10.5
Memphis - 9.3
UAB - 8.9

Blocks Per Game
Memphis - 6.5
Louisville - 6.4
DePaul - 6.3
Tulane - 6.1
Charlotte - 5.6
Cincinnati - 4.3

Turnovers Per Game
South Florida - 20.4
East Carolina - 18.5
Houston - 17.9
Memphis - 17.1
Charlotte - 16.8
Cincinnati - 5.3

Field Goal Percentage
Cincinnati - 49.6%
Louisville - 48.5%
St. Louis - 47.1%
Memphis - 45.2%
Charlotte - 45.1%

Three Pointers Made
Memphis - 128
UAB - 114
Marquette - 106
Cincinnati - 102
St. Louis - 92

[BearcatsFan]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

Cats Start Conference Play With a Win
"Cincinnati got the win in their first C-USA game last night over rival DePaul 76-72."
Friday January 7th, 2005
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Trailing for most of the game, the Bearcats finally took the lead from the DePaul Blue Demons with less than three minutes to go in the game. Jason Maxiell got fouled while making a lay-up and completed the three point play giving Cincy a 72-70 lead. The Bearcats then had a huge defensive stop and got a clutch jumpshot by Jihad Muhammad giving Cincinnati their first conference win.


Jason Maxiell dunks the ball, he finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
Jason Maxiell - 16 Pts, 11 Rbs, Blk, 2 Asts
Nick Williams - 24 Pts, 2 Stls, 2 Asts
James White - 14 Pts, 7 Rbs, Blk
Jihad Muhammad - 12 Pts, 6 Asts, 4 Stls, 4 Rbs
Asrangue Souleymane - 6 Pts, 3 Rbs, 3 Stls, 2 Blks
Vincent Banks - 4 Pts, Stl
Armein Kirkland - 2, 2 Rbs
Chadd Moore - 2 Asts
Roy Bright - Stl, Ast
Eric Hicks - Missed Game, Flu

DePaul Blue Demons Player Stats
Sammy Mejia - 23 Pts, 5 Asts
Drake Diener - 16 Pts, 3 Rbs
Jamal Nichols - 14 Pts, 8 Rbs

Team Stats
Score - CIN 76, DEP 72
FG% - CIN 47%, DEP 49%
3PT% - CIN 32%, DEP 41%
Asts - CIN 18, DEP 20
TO's - CIN 3, DEP 10
Rebs - CIN 36, DEP 34
Stls - CIN 10, DEP 3
Blks - CIN 4, DEP 1
Points in the Paint - CIN 32, DEP 32
Bench Points - CIN 6, DEP 6
Fast Break Points - CIN 14, DEP 10

The two teams were pretty much equal in every catergory, but the Bearcats were able to force a few more turnovers which gave them the advantage on the scoreboard. Cincinnati will take on DePaul again on February 12th on the road. The Bearcats (13-1, 1-0) will now go on the road to take on the St. Louis Billikens, a team that like DePaul is one of the C-USA's best on both sides of the court. The Bilikens are 13-3 overall and 1-0 in conference play.

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Thursday 1/6, Cincinnati 76, DePaul 72
Next Game - Saturday 1/8, at St. Louis


C-USA Team Stats
The Cincinnati Enquirer

(As of 1/7/05)

Points Per Game
Cincinnati - 83.2
Louisville - 80.9
Memphis - 77.4
Marquette - 74.3
DePaul - 74.2

Rebounds Per Game
DePaul - 31.8
South Florida - 30.6
TCU - 30.1
Memphis - 29.5
UAB - 29.3
Cincinnati - 29.1

Assists Per Game
Cincinnati - 16.9
UAB - 16.5
Louisville - 16.5
DePaul - 16.2
Memphis - 15.8

Steals Per Game
Cincinnati - 17.1
Southern Miss - 11.1
Louisville - 10.5
Memphis - 9.3
UAB - 8.9

Blocks Per Game
Memphis - 6.5
Louisville - 6.4
DePaul - 6.3
Tulane - 6.1
Charlotte - 5.6
Cincinnati - 4.3

Turnovers Per Game
South Florida - 20.4
East Carolina - 18.5
Houston - 17.9
Memphis - 17.1
Charlotte - 16.8
Cincinnati - 5.3

Field Goal Percentage
Cincinnati - 49.6%
Louisville - 48.5%
St. Louis - 47.1%
Memphis - 45.2%
Charlotte - 45.1%

Three Pointers Made
Memphis - 128
UAB - 114
Marquette - 106
Cincinnati - 102
St. Louis - 92