Cincinnati Bearcats Set to Claw Out a Victory at BYU's Marriott Center

As the Cincinnati Bearcats prepare to face off against the BYU Cougars at the Marriott Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying encounter. The Bearcats have been on a tear recently, showcasing their prowess on both ends of the court, and they're not showing any signs of slowing down.

In their last game against the Purple Aces on December 30th, CIN dominated with a convincing 76-58 victory. Their performance was nothing short of stellar; they out-rebounded their opponents 49-29 and shot an impressive 41 percent from beyond the arc. The team's ability to share the ball was evident as they racked up 22 assists, demonstrating a level of cohesion that could spell trouble for BYU.

Moreover, CIN has shown remarkable consistency in their gameplay. Against Stetson Hatters on December 23rd, they secured an 83-75 win thanks to their formidable inside presence where they scored an overwhelming majority of their points in paint (42 points) and maintained a high two-point field goal percentage (62 percent). This inside dominance coupled with disciplined defense has become a hallmark for Cincinnati.

The Bearcats' tenacity was also on full display when they faced Merrimack Warriors earlier that month. Despite turning over the ball more than usual (18 turnovers), CIN capitalized on Merrimack's mistakes by scoring 28 points off turnovers and fast breaks combined. Their defensive effort held Merrimack to just 34 percent shooting from the field.

Heading into this upcoming game against BYU Cougars, there is every reason to believe that Cincinnati will continue its assertive playstyle. With solid rebounding numbers and efficient scoring distribution among players, it seems likely that CIN will control both tempo and momentum throughout most of this matchup.

Bearcat fans should expect another strong showing as CIN looks poised to extend its winning streak further into conference play. The scheduled tip-off is set for January 6th at 10:00 PM Eastern Time at Provo's Marriott Center – home turf for BYU Cougars but potentially another conquest ground for our relentless Cincinnati squad.

For those unable to make it out west can catch all action live nationally broadcasted on ESPN2 channel number two hundred nine – ensuring you won't miss any part of what promises be yet another thrilling chapter in this season’s campaign!