Cincinnati Bearcats Set to Host Oklahoma Sooners at Fifth Third Arena

As the Cincinnati Bearcats prepare to welcome the Oklahoma Sooners to the Fifth Third Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Bearcats have been showing a strong performance trend in their recent games, which should give them confidence going into this matchup.

In their last game against the Hatters, the Bearcats secured an 83-75 victory. Their offense was firing on all cylinders with a field goal percentage of 52 and an impressive 62 percent from two-point range. They dominated inside, scoring 42 points in the paint and grabbing 40 rebounds, including 16 offensive boards that led to 20 second-chance points.

The previous game saw a more modest win over Merrimack Warriors with a score of 65-49. The Bearcats' defense shined by forcing 19 turnovers and capitalizing with 28 points off those turnovers. Although their three-point shooting dipped slightly to around 42 percent, they still managed an overall field goal percentage of approximately 44.

However, it's worth noting that in an away game at Heritage Bank Center against Dayton Flyers, despite putting up a valiant effort, they fell short with a final score of 68-82. Their field goal percentage dropped to around just under half at about fifty percent from two-point range but struggled beyond the arc at only twenty-four percent.

The upcoming home advantage could prove pivotal for Cincinnati as they've shown strong performances at Fifth Third Arena. With their current momentum and statistical trends indicating solid interior play and opportunistic defense leading to transition opportunities, fans can expect an energetic contest.

Mark your calendars for January twentieth when this exciting game is scheduled for tip-off at six PM Eastern Time in Cincinnati's own Fifth Third Arena. Fans unable to attend can catch all the action live on ESPN+ internet broadcast network.