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  • BearcatsFan
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    • Nov 2004
    • 489

    #106
    Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

    Cincinnati Wins Sixth Straight
    "The Bearcats held on to the 75-66 win over the #21 Demon Deacons saturday."
    Sunday January 23rd, 2005
    The Cincinnati Enquirer


    Led by team leader Jason Maxiell the Bearcats looked focused and determined in Saturday's game against Wake Forest. Maxiell had 16 points, 11 rebounds and a huge block in the win. Cincinnati defeated Wake Forest 75-66 in front of a sellout crowd in Cincy. "We were able to contain Chris (Paul) and Justin (Gray)", coach Huggins said after the game when asked about the win.


    Eric Hicks and Jason Maxiell celebrate after defeating #21 Wake Forest.

    Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
    Jason Maxiell - 16 Pts, 11 Rbs, Blk, Stl
    Armein Kirkland - 16 Pts, 5 Rbs, Blk, Stl
    Jihad Muhammad - 14 Pts, 10 Asts, 7 Stls, 4 Rbs
    James White - 9 Pts, 4 Rbs, 2 Blks
    Eric Hicks - 6 Pts, 5 Rbs, Stl
    Asrangue Souleymane - 4 Pts, 8 Rbs, 3 Stls, 3 Asts
    Nick Williams - 4 Pts, Stl
    Roy Bright - 2 Pts, 2 Asts, Stl
    Vincent Banks - 2 Pts, Stl
    Chadd Moore - 2 Pts, 2 Asts, 2 Rbs

    Wake Forest Demon Deacons Player Stats
    Jamaal Levy - 24 Pts, 11 Rbs
    Justin Gray - 14 Pts, 7 Rbs
    Chris Paul - 12 Pts, 7 Asts

    Team Stats
    Score - CIN 75, WF 66
    FG% - CIN 40%, WF 36%
    3PT% - CIN 15%, WF 13%
    Asts - CIN 21, WF 15
    TO's - CIN 6, WF 17
    Rebs - CIN 49, WF 48
    Stls - CIN 16, WF 5
    Blks - CIN 6, WF 2
    Points in the Paint - CIN 34, WF 24
    Bench Points - CIN 28, WF 6
    Fast Break Points - CIN 16, WF 6

    Jihad Muhammad had a great game scoring 14 points and dishing out 10 assists earning him his first double-double of the season, he also grabbed 7 steals in the win earning him player of the game honors. The bench was huge in the game for the Bearcats, Cincinnati scored 28 bench points led by Armein Kirkland's 16. The biggest part of the victory was the Bearcats ability to hold Chris Paul and Justin Gray to only 26 points and force them to commit a total of 8 turnovers. With the win Cincinnati improves to 18-1 and has won six straight games.

    Cincinnati Outlook
    Last Game - Saturday 1/22, Cincinnati 75, Wake Forest 66
    Next Game - Thursday 1/27, at South Florida



    Week Eleven Rankings Released
    Monday January 24th, 2005
    The Cincinnati Enquirer


    NCAA Basketball

    Week Eleven Rankings
    (Last weeks rankings in bold)
    #1 - North Carolina (18-0, ACC) (1)
    #2 - Duke (14-1, ACC) (2)
    #3 - Illinois (15-2, Big Ten) (3)
    #4 - Kansas (13-2, Big 12) (6)
    #5 - Arizona (15-2, Pac-10) (7)
    #6 - Cincinnati (18-1, C-USA) (8)
    #7 - Notre Dame (14-2, Big East) (4)
    #8 - Washington (15-1, Pac-10) (12)
    #9 - Georgia Tech (13-3, ACC) (5)
    #10 - Oklahoma State (13-2, Big 12) (11)

    With wins over Wake Forest and Charlotte the Bearcats move up two spots to #6 in the polls. Also, Oklahoma State and Washington entered the Top-10 this week while Louisville and Florida dropped out. Georgia Tech continues to fall as well, dropping to the #9 spot after being #3 two week ago.

    C-USA Rankings
    #1 - Cincinnati (18-1, 5-0, 6th in Nation)
    #2 - Louisville (12-3, 4-1, 14th in Nation)
    #3 - Memphis (15-5, 4-1, 22nd in Nation)
    #4 - UAB (13-7, 4-2, Unranked)
    #5 - Marquette (10-6, 4-1, Unranked)

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    • BearcatsFan
      Pro
      • Nov 2004
      • 489

      #107
      Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

      Cincinnati Wins Sixth Straight
      "The Bearcats held on to the 75-66 win over the #21 Demon Deacons saturday."
      Sunday January 23rd, 2005
      The Cincinnati Enquirer


      Led by team leader Jason Maxiell the Bearcats looked focused and determined in Saturday's game against Wake Forest. Maxiell had 16 points, 11 rebounds and a huge block in the win. Cincinnati defeated Wake Forest 75-66 in front of a sellout crowd in Cincy. "We were able to contain Chris (Paul) and Justin (Gray)", coach Huggins said after the game when asked about the win.


      Eric Hicks and Jason Maxiell celebrate after defeating #21 Wake Forest.

      Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
      Jason Maxiell - 16 Pts, 11 Rbs, Blk, Stl
      Armein Kirkland - 16 Pts, 5 Rbs, Blk, Stl
      Jihad Muhammad - 14 Pts, 10 Asts, 7 Stls, 4 Rbs
      James White - 9 Pts, 4 Rbs, 2 Blks
      Eric Hicks - 6 Pts, 5 Rbs, Stl
      Asrangue Souleymane - 4 Pts, 8 Rbs, 3 Stls, 3 Asts
      Nick Williams - 4 Pts, Stl
      Roy Bright - 2 Pts, 2 Asts, Stl
      Vincent Banks - 2 Pts, Stl
      Chadd Moore - 2 Pts, 2 Asts, 2 Rbs

      Wake Forest Demon Deacons Player Stats
      Jamaal Levy - 24 Pts, 11 Rbs
      Justin Gray - 14 Pts, 7 Rbs
      Chris Paul - 12 Pts, 7 Asts

      Team Stats
      Score - CIN 75, WF 66
      FG% - CIN 40%, WF 36%
      3PT% - CIN 15%, WF 13%
      Asts - CIN 21, WF 15
      TO's - CIN 6, WF 17
      Rebs - CIN 49, WF 48
      Stls - CIN 16, WF 5
      Blks - CIN 6, WF 2
      Points in the Paint - CIN 34, WF 24
      Bench Points - CIN 28, WF 6
      Fast Break Points - CIN 16, WF 6

      Jihad Muhammad had a great game scoring 14 points and dishing out 10 assists earning him his first double-double of the season, he also grabbed 7 steals in the win earning him player of the game honors. The bench was huge in the game for the Bearcats, Cincinnati scored 28 bench points led by Armein Kirkland's 16. The biggest part of the victory was the Bearcats ability to hold Chris Paul and Justin Gray to only 26 points and force them to commit a total of 8 turnovers. With the win Cincinnati improves to 18-1 and has won six straight games.

      Cincinnati Outlook
      Last Game - Saturday 1/22, Cincinnati 75, Wake Forest 66
      Next Game - Thursday 1/27, at South Florida



      Week Eleven Rankings Released
      Monday January 24th, 2005
      The Cincinnati Enquirer


      NCAA Basketball

      Week Eleven Rankings
      (Last weeks rankings in bold)
      #1 - North Carolina (18-0, ACC) (1)
      #2 - Duke (14-1, ACC) (2)
      #3 - Illinois (15-2, Big Ten) (3)
      #4 - Kansas (13-2, Big 12) (6)
      #5 - Arizona (15-2, Pac-10) (7)
      #6 - Cincinnati (18-1, C-USA) (8)
      #7 - Notre Dame (14-2, Big East) (4)
      #8 - Washington (15-1, Pac-10) (12)
      #9 - Georgia Tech (13-3, ACC) (5)
      #10 - Oklahoma State (13-2, Big 12) (11)

      With wins over Wake Forest and Charlotte the Bearcats move up two spots to #6 in the polls. Also, Oklahoma State and Washington entered the Top-10 this week while Louisville and Florida dropped out. Georgia Tech continues to fall as well, dropping to the #9 spot after being #3 two week ago.

      C-USA Rankings
      #1 - Cincinnati (18-1, 5-0, 6th in Nation)
      #2 - Louisville (12-3, 4-1, 14th in Nation)
      #3 - Memphis (15-5, 4-1, 22nd in Nation)
      #4 - UAB (13-7, 4-2, Unranked)
      #5 - Marquette (10-6, 4-1, Unranked)

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      • Keyser Soze
        MVP
        • Aug 2002
        • 3172

        #108
        Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

        BearcatsFan, thanks a lot for your reply to my questions... I tried out the defensive pressure and that really does seem to help out against that damn 3 that Florida likes to chuck up.

        So your base defense is man to man and then you have auto double team on for everyone who gets the ball in the paint? I have never tried this but will surely look into it tonight.

        I have found very similar findings with Louisville. When playing lessor opponents I can use my big 3: Garcia, O'Bannon and Dean to shoot and dominate the game. However when I go up against the big schools I have to pound the ball inside to Miles and company to stay in the game. I have a couple of big recruits coming in next year that should help out my very weak front court.

        Thanks for all the input, let me know about your defense and what offensive plays you run if any.

        Great dynasty you got going!

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        • Keyser Soze
          MVP
          • Aug 2002
          • 3172

          #109
          Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

          BearcatsFan, thanks a lot for your reply to my questions... I tried out the defensive pressure and that really does seem to help out against that damn 3 that Florida likes to chuck up.

          So your base defense is man to man and then you have auto double team on for everyone who gets the ball in the paint? I have never tried this but will surely look into it tonight.

          I have found very similar findings with Louisville. When playing lessor opponents I can use my big 3: Garcia, O'Bannon and Dean to shoot and dominate the game. However when I go up against the big schools I have to pound the ball inside to Miles and company to stay in the game. I have a couple of big recruits coming in next year that should help out my very weak front court.

          Thanks for all the input, let me know about your defense and what offensive plays you run if any.

          Great dynasty you got going!

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          • elicoleman
            Im The Baby/Gotta Love Me
            • Sep 2002
            • 34655

            #110
            Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

            Great stuff man, can't wait for you to lose to Memphis
            Originally posted by CardsFan27
            This is the 3rd time John Calipari has been to his first Final Four!
            What I'm Currently Listening To

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            • elicoleman
              Im The Baby/Gotta Love Me
              • Sep 2002
              • 34655

              #111
              Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

              Great stuff man, can't wait for you to lose to Memphis
              Originally posted by CardsFan27
              This is the 3rd time John Calipari has been to his first Final Four!
              What I'm Currently Listening To

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              • BearcatsFan
                Pro
                • Nov 2004
                • 489

                #112
                Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

                Originally posted by elicoleman
                Great stuff man, can't wait for you to lose to Memphis
                Thanks, I play Memphis in my last game of the year, it will be hard stopping their three's.

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                • BearcatsFan
                  Pro
                  • Nov 2004
                  • 489

                  #113
                  Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

                  Originally posted by elicoleman
                  Great stuff man, can't wait for you to lose to Memphis
                  Thanks, I play Memphis in my last game of the year, it will be hard stopping their three's.

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                  • BearcatsFan
                    Pro
                    • Nov 2004
                    • 489

                    #114
                    Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

                    Rookie Center Leads Bearcats to Victory
                    "Asrangue Souleymane, the rookie center for Cincy got his first career double-double in the win."
                    Friday January 28th, 2005
                    The Cincinnati Enquirer


                    Asrangue Souleymane grabbed 10 rebounds and scored 15 points as the Bearcats got their seventh straight win and sixth conference win over the South Florida Bulls last night 98-69. Cincinnati had five players in double figures in scoring, two of which came off the bench. Vincent Banks led all scorers with 18 points in the win.


                    Eric Hicks slams the ball, he finished with 10 points and 9 boards.

                    Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
                    Vincent Banks - 18 Pts, 4 Stls, Blk
                    James White - 17 Pts, Stl, 5 Rbs
                    Asrangue Souleymane - 15 Pts, 10 Rbs, 3 Stls
                    Nick Williams - 12 Pts, 4 Stls, 3 Asts
                    Eric Hicks - 10 Pts, 9 Rbs, Blk, Stl
                    Jason Maxiell - 8 Pts, 6 Rbs, 2 Stls
                    Armein Kirkland - 8 Pts, 3 Stls, 4 Rbs
                    Roy Bright - 5 Pts, Stl, Ast
                    Jihad Muhammad - 3 Pts, 2 Stls, 2 Asts
                    Chadd Moore - 2 Pts, 2 Asts

                    South Florida Bulls Player Stats
                    Bradley Mosley - 17 Pts, 6 Rbs
                    Terrence Leather - 17 Pts, 10 Rbs
                    Brian Swift - 12 Pts, 3 Asts

                    Team Stats
                    Score - CIN 98, SF 69
                    FG% - CIN 49%, SF 42%
                    3PT% - CIN 30%, SF 40%
                    Asts - CIN 16, SF 16
                    TO's - CIN 3, SF 23
                    Rebs - CIN 44, SF 37
                    Stls - CIN 21, SF 1
                    Blks - CIN 2, SF 1
                    Points in the Paint - CIN 48, SF 26
                    Bench Points - CIN 43, SF 12
                    Fast Break Points - CIN 22, SF 8

                    Vincent Banks scored 18 points off the bench, while Eric Hicks added another 10. Together the whole Bearcat bench had 48 points, about half the teams total points. With the win the Bearcats have won 19 of their first 20 games, thats a winning percentage of 95%. It should continue at least one more game as Cincinnati will face the Houston Cougars next, a team that is in the bottom half of the C-USA standings. After that the Cats have a tough game against Louisville at Freedom Hall.

                    Cincinnati Outlook
                    Last Game - Thursday 1/27, Cincinnati 98, South Florida 69
                    Next Game - Saturday 1/29, vs Houston



                    NCAA Leaders
                    Saturday January 29th, 2005
                    The Cincinnati Enquirer


                    (As of 1/29/05)

                    Points Per Game - Francisco Garcia, Junior, Louisville - 22.9
                    Assists Per Game - Mike Slattery, Senior, Delaware - 8.6
                    Rebounds Per Game - Odartey Blankson, Senior, UNLV - 13.5
                    Steals Per Game - Jihad Muhammad, Junior, Cincinnati - 2.9
                    Blocks Per Game - Will Blalock, Sophomore, Iowa State - 3.7
                    Field Goal Percentage - Jesse Smith, Senior, Idaho State - 62.8%
                    Three Point Percentage - Aaron Miles, Senior, Kansas - 57.6%
                    Three Pointers Made - Nick Williams, Senior, Cincinnati - 62

                    It would be nice to have one player on your team to lead all NCAA teams in a single catergory, but to have two is incredible. Cincinnati has the NCAA leaders in both three pointers made, and steals per game. Muhammad has been great on defense all season, and with an average of three steals a game, coach Huggins is gifted to have him as his starting guard. Nick Williams barely edged out Kansas guard Aaron Miles in three's made, Williams has 62, Miles has 60. Williams and Muhammad are together, one of the most dangerous backcourts in the NCAA, they can shoot well, pass well and are both great on defense.

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                    • BearcatsFan
                      Pro
                      • Nov 2004
                      • 489

                      #115
                      Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

                      Rookie Center Leads Bearcats to Victory
                      "Asrangue Souleymane, the rookie center for Cincy got his first career double-double in the win."
                      Friday January 28th, 2005
                      The Cincinnati Enquirer


                      Asrangue Souleymane grabbed 10 rebounds and scored 15 points as the Bearcats got their seventh straight win and sixth conference win over the South Florida Bulls last night 98-69. Cincinnati had five players in double figures in scoring, two of which came off the bench. Vincent Banks led all scorers with 18 points in the win.


                      Eric Hicks slams the ball, he finished with 10 points and 9 boards.

                      Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
                      Vincent Banks - 18 Pts, 4 Stls, Blk
                      James White - 17 Pts, Stl, 5 Rbs
                      Asrangue Souleymane - 15 Pts, 10 Rbs, 3 Stls
                      Nick Williams - 12 Pts, 4 Stls, 3 Asts
                      Eric Hicks - 10 Pts, 9 Rbs, Blk, Stl
                      Jason Maxiell - 8 Pts, 6 Rbs, 2 Stls
                      Armein Kirkland - 8 Pts, 3 Stls, 4 Rbs
                      Roy Bright - 5 Pts, Stl, Ast
                      Jihad Muhammad - 3 Pts, 2 Stls, 2 Asts
                      Chadd Moore - 2 Pts, 2 Asts

                      South Florida Bulls Player Stats
                      Bradley Mosley - 17 Pts, 6 Rbs
                      Terrence Leather - 17 Pts, 10 Rbs
                      Brian Swift - 12 Pts, 3 Asts

                      Team Stats
                      Score - CIN 98, SF 69
                      FG% - CIN 49%, SF 42%
                      3PT% - CIN 30%, SF 40%
                      Asts - CIN 16, SF 16
                      TO's - CIN 3, SF 23
                      Rebs - CIN 44, SF 37
                      Stls - CIN 21, SF 1
                      Blks - CIN 2, SF 1
                      Points in the Paint - CIN 48, SF 26
                      Bench Points - CIN 43, SF 12
                      Fast Break Points - CIN 22, SF 8

                      Vincent Banks scored 18 points off the bench, while Eric Hicks added another 10. Together the whole Bearcat bench had 48 points, about half the teams total points. With the win the Bearcats have won 19 of their first 20 games, thats a winning percentage of 95%. It should continue at least one more game as Cincinnati will face the Houston Cougars next, a team that is in the bottom half of the C-USA standings. After that the Cats have a tough game against Louisville at Freedom Hall.

                      Cincinnati Outlook
                      Last Game - Thursday 1/27, Cincinnati 98, South Florida 69
                      Next Game - Saturday 1/29, vs Houston



                      NCAA Leaders
                      Saturday January 29th, 2005
                      The Cincinnati Enquirer


                      (As of 1/29/05)

                      Points Per Game - Francisco Garcia, Junior, Louisville - 22.9
                      Assists Per Game - Mike Slattery, Senior, Delaware - 8.6
                      Rebounds Per Game - Odartey Blankson, Senior, UNLV - 13.5
                      Steals Per Game - Jihad Muhammad, Junior, Cincinnati - 2.9
                      Blocks Per Game - Will Blalock, Sophomore, Iowa State - 3.7
                      Field Goal Percentage - Jesse Smith, Senior, Idaho State - 62.8%
                      Three Point Percentage - Aaron Miles, Senior, Kansas - 57.6%
                      Three Pointers Made - Nick Williams, Senior, Cincinnati - 62

                      It would be nice to have one player on your team to lead all NCAA teams in a single catergory, but to have two is incredible. Cincinnati has the NCAA leaders in both three pointers made, and steals per game. Muhammad has been great on defense all season, and with an average of three steals a game, coach Huggins is gifted to have him as his starting guard. Nick Williams barely edged out Kansas guard Aaron Miles in three's made, Williams has 62, Miles has 60. Williams and Muhammad are together, one of the most dangerous backcourts in the NCAA, they can shoot well, pass well and are both great on defense.

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                      • BearcatsFan
                        Pro
                        • Nov 2004
                        • 489

                        #116
                        Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

                        Houston, We Have a Problem
                        "The Houston Cougars upseted the Bearcats on their own court Saturday night 85-75."
                        Sunday January 30th, 2005
                        The Cincinnati Enquirer


                        Awful, just awful. Those were the only words out of coach Huggins mouth last night after a heartbreaking loss to Houston. Andre Owens, the Cougars senior guard scored 30 points on the Bearcats. Houston was ahead by 14 at one point in the game. "This was the first time I've seen so many fans leave early at one of our games." Muhammad said after the loss.


                        Houston guard Andre Owens dunks the ball.

                        Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
                        Nick Williams - 19 Pts, Stl
                        Jason Maxiell - 18 Pts, 8 Rbs, 3 Stls, Blk
                        Armein Kirkland - 13 Pts, 2 Rbs
                        Asrangue Souleymane - 6 Pts, 4 Rbs, 5 Stls
                        Vincent Banks - 6 Pts, 2 Asts
                        Jihad Muhammad - 5 Pts, 3 Asts, 2 Stls
                        James White - 2 Pts, 2 Stls, 2 Rbs
                        Chadd Moore - 2 Pts, Stl
                        Roy Bright - 2 Pts, Blk
                        Eric Hicks - 2 Pts, 4 Rbs, 3 Asts

                        Houston Cougars Player Stats
                        Andre Owens - 30 Pts, 5 Asts
                        Lanny Smith - 22 Pts, 8 Asts
                        Chris Lawson - 10 Pts, 7 Rbs

                        Team Stats
                        Score - CIN 75, HOU 85
                        FG% - CIN 43%, HOU 57%
                        3PT% - CIN 30%, HOU 50%
                        Asts - CIN 14, HOU 24
                        TO's - CIN 7, HOU 13
                        Rebs - CIN 31, HOU 39
                        Stls - CIN 13, HOU 6
                        Blks - CIN 3, HOU 0
                        Points in the Paint - CIN 24, HOU 34
                        Bench Points - CIN 25, HOU 6
                        Fast Break Points - CIN 16, HOU 12

                        Houston dominated the glass, everytime they missed a shot, they got the offensive board and made the easy layup. Cincinnati also was in foul trouble all night, James White and Jihad Muhammad both sat most of the first half. The Cougar guards were just to much to handle. With defensive star Jihad Muhammad on the bench, point guard Andre Owens took the game over making buckets all over the court. Next up for the Cats is a trip to Freedom Hall to take on the #11 Louisville Cardinals.

                        Cincinnati Outlook
                        Last Game - Saturday 1/29, Cincinnati 75, Houston 85
                        Next Game - Wendesday 2/2, at #11 Louisville



                        Week Twelve Rankings Released, Bearcats Stay at #6
                        Monday January 31st, 2005
                        The Cincinnati Enquirer


                        NCAA Basketball

                        Week Twelve Rankings
                        (Last weeks rankings in bold)
                        #1 - North Carolina (19-0, ACC) (1)
                        #2 - Illinois (17-2, Big Ten) (3)
                        #3 - Kansas (16-2, Big 12) (4)
                        #4 - Duke (15-2, ACC) (2)
                        #5 - Washington (17-1, Pac-10) (8 )
                        #6 - Cincinnati (19-2, C-USA) (6)
                        #7 - Arizona (16-3, Pac-10) (5)
                        #8 - Notre Dame (15-3, Big East) (7)
                        #9 - Syracuse (18-4, Big East) (12)
                        #10 - Iowa State (15-2, Big 12) (13)

                        Even after a tough loss to Houston, the Bearcats stay at the #6 spot in the polls. Georgia Tech finally drops out of the Top-10 after another loss, as does Oklahoma State, while Iowa State and Syracuse enter the Top-10. Cincinnati will face both Louisville and Charlotte on the road in the coming week, two very physical teams.

                        C-USA Rankings
                        #1 - Cincinnati (19-2, 6-1, 6th in Nation)
                        #2 - Louisville (14-3, 6-1, 11th in Nation)
                        #3 - Memphis (16-6, 5-2, 24th in Nation)
                        #4 - UAB (14-7, 5-2, Unranked)
                        #5 - Marquette (11-7, 5-2, Unranked)

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                        • BearcatsFan
                          Pro
                          • Nov 2004
                          • 489

                          #117
                          Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

                          Houston, We Have a Problem
                          "The Houston Cougars upseted the Bearcats on their own court Saturday night 85-75."
                          Sunday January 30th, 2005
                          The Cincinnati Enquirer


                          Awful, just awful. Those were the only words out of coach Huggins mouth last night after a heartbreaking loss to Houston. Andre Owens, the Cougars senior guard scored 30 points on the Bearcats. Houston was ahead by 14 at one point in the game. "This was the first time I've seen so many fans leave early at one of our games." Muhammad said after the loss.


                          Houston guard Andre Owens dunks the ball.

                          Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
                          Nick Williams - 19 Pts, Stl
                          Jason Maxiell - 18 Pts, 8 Rbs, 3 Stls, Blk
                          Armein Kirkland - 13 Pts, 2 Rbs
                          Asrangue Souleymane - 6 Pts, 4 Rbs, 5 Stls
                          Vincent Banks - 6 Pts, 2 Asts
                          Jihad Muhammad - 5 Pts, 3 Asts, 2 Stls
                          James White - 2 Pts, 2 Stls, 2 Rbs
                          Chadd Moore - 2 Pts, Stl
                          Roy Bright - 2 Pts, Blk
                          Eric Hicks - 2 Pts, 4 Rbs, 3 Asts

                          Houston Cougars Player Stats
                          Andre Owens - 30 Pts, 5 Asts
                          Lanny Smith - 22 Pts, 8 Asts
                          Chris Lawson - 10 Pts, 7 Rbs

                          Team Stats
                          Score - CIN 75, HOU 85
                          FG% - CIN 43%, HOU 57%
                          3PT% - CIN 30%, HOU 50%
                          Asts - CIN 14, HOU 24
                          TO's - CIN 7, HOU 13
                          Rebs - CIN 31, HOU 39
                          Stls - CIN 13, HOU 6
                          Blks - CIN 3, HOU 0
                          Points in the Paint - CIN 24, HOU 34
                          Bench Points - CIN 25, HOU 6
                          Fast Break Points - CIN 16, HOU 12

                          Houston dominated the glass, everytime they missed a shot, they got the offensive board and made the easy layup. Cincinnati also was in foul trouble all night, James White and Jihad Muhammad both sat most of the first half. The Cougar guards were just to much to handle. With defensive star Jihad Muhammad on the bench, point guard Andre Owens took the game over making buckets all over the court. Next up for the Cats is a trip to Freedom Hall to take on the #11 Louisville Cardinals.

                          Cincinnati Outlook
                          Last Game - Saturday 1/29, Cincinnati 75, Houston 85
                          Next Game - Wendesday 2/2, at #11 Louisville



                          Week Twelve Rankings Released, Bearcats Stay at #6
                          Monday January 31st, 2005
                          The Cincinnati Enquirer


                          NCAA Basketball

                          Week Twelve Rankings
                          (Last weeks rankings in bold)
                          #1 - North Carolina (19-0, ACC) (1)
                          #2 - Illinois (17-2, Big Ten) (3)
                          #3 - Kansas (16-2, Big 12) (4)
                          #4 - Duke (15-2, ACC) (2)
                          #5 - Washington (17-1, Pac-10) (8 )
                          #6 - Cincinnati (19-2, C-USA) (6)
                          #7 - Arizona (16-3, Pac-10) (5)
                          #8 - Notre Dame (15-3, Big East) (7)
                          #9 - Syracuse (18-4, Big East) (12)
                          #10 - Iowa State (15-2, Big 12) (13)

                          Even after a tough loss to Houston, the Bearcats stay at the #6 spot in the polls. Georgia Tech finally drops out of the Top-10 after another loss, as does Oklahoma State, while Iowa State and Syracuse enter the Top-10. Cincinnati will face both Louisville and Charlotte on the road in the coming week, two very physical teams.

                          C-USA Rankings
                          #1 - Cincinnati (19-2, 6-1, 6th in Nation)
                          #2 - Louisville (14-3, 6-1, 11th in Nation)
                          #3 - Memphis (16-6, 5-2, 24th in Nation)
                          #4 - UAB (14-7, 5-2, Unranked)
                          #5 - Marquette (11-7, 5-2, Unranked)

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                          • skitch
                            Fear Ameer
                            • Oct 2002
                            • 12349

                            #118
                            Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

                            Ouch, tough loss to Houston. They beat me when I was playing with LSU, mostly because of Andre Owens - dude is nasty.

                            Marquette is having an average season, I see.. Looks like it'll come down to you and the Cardinals in the C-USA.

                            Keep it up.

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                            • skitch
                              Fear Ameer
                              • Oct 2002
                              • 12349

                              #119
                              Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

                              Ouch, tough loss to Houston. They beat me when I was playing with LSU, mostly because of Andre Owens - dude is nasty.

                              Marquette is having an average season, I see.. Looks like it'll come down to you and the Cardinals in the C-USA.

                              Keep it up.

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                              • elicoleman
                                Im The Baby/Gotta Love Me
                                • Sep 2002
                                • 34655

                                #120
                                Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

                                Memphis, 16-6....HAHA
                                Originally posted by CardsFan27
                                This is the 3rd time John Calipari has been to his first Final Four!
                                What I'm Currently Listening To

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