Cincinnati Bearcats Claw Past Horned Frogs in Overtime Showdown at Fifth Third Arena
The Cincinnati Bearcats emerged victorious in a closely contested battle against the 19th-ranked Horned Frogs, with a final score of 81-77. The Bearcats' record remains unranked while the Horned Frogs now stand at rank 19. The game, which extended into overtime, saw both teams fight tooth and nail, but it was the home team that secured the win.
The Fifth Third Arena was alive with energy as 10,314 fans witnessed an intense conference game that included nine lead changes and six times when the score was tied. The Cincinnati Bearcats showcased their offensive capabilities by shooting an impressive 52 percent from the field compared to the Horned Frogs' 42 percent. Dominating inside, they scored a remarkable 50 points in paint.
Defensively, Cincinnati outperformed TCU with six blocks to their two and also managed eight steals over TCU's ten. The home team's defensive efforts were crucial in containing TCU's attempts to take control of the game. Despite committing one foulout compared to none for TCU, Cincinnati maintained composure throughout.
On offense, Cincinnati made significant contributions from beyond the arc as well as inside; they shot a solid 38 percent from three-point range while making six shots from distance. Their free throw performance matched their overall field goal percentage at 52 percent.
Cincinnati capitalized on turnovers more effectively than their opponents did; they scored 19 points off turnovers while limiting TCU to just twelve. In terms of rebounds, TCU edged out with a total of 41 rebounds against Cincinnati's total of 35; however this did not deter the Bearcats' momentum.
As for individual performances that stood out during this encounter – although specific players are not highlighted within provided data – it is evident that teamwork played a pivotal role in securing this win for Cincinnati given their seventeen assists and better assist-to-turnover ratio (1.13) compared to TCU’s twenty assists and lower ratio (1.11).
Looking ahead after this gripping overtime victory at home court – fans can mark their calendars for another exciting matchup where The Cincinnati Bearcats will face off against Oklahoma Sooners on January 20th at Fifth Third Arena located in Cincinnati Ohio zip code:45221 . This upcoming game is scheduled for a tip-off time of approximately noon local time and will be available for viewing on ESPN+ via internet broadcast networks.