Cincinnati Bearcats Set to Host UCF Knights at Fifth Third Arena

As the Cincinnati Bearcats prepare to welcome the UCF Knights to the Fifth Third Arena, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The Bearcats have been showing a strong performance trend in their recent games, which should give them confidence heading into this matchup.

In their last game against Stetson Hatters, the Bearcats secured an 83-75 victory. Their impressive field goal percentage of 52 and two-point shooting accuracy of 63 percent were key factors in their win. Dominating inside with 42 points in the paint and leveraging second-chance opportunities with 20 points, they showed their ability to capitalize on every opportunity.

The previous game against Merrimack Warriors also ended in favor for Cincinnati with a scoreline of 65-49. The team's defensive prowess was on display as they held Merrimack to just 34 percent from the field while posting eight steals themselves. Offensively, they managed a solid three-point shooting performance at nearly 42 percent.

However, it's worth noting that during an away game at Heritage Bank Center against Dayton Flyers, despite putting up a valiant effort, the Bearcats fell short with a score of 68-82. They struggled from beyond the arc hitting only 24 percent of three-pointers and had issues at the free-throw line making only half of their attempts.

The upcoming game promises to be an exciting one as Cincinnati looks to continue its winning ways at home where they've shown strong offensive execution and resilience on defense. With recent victories under their belt and playing in front of their home crowd at Fifth Third Arena known for its vibrant atmosphere could provide them with an additional edge over UCF Knights.

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ when these two teams face off on January 28th at Fifth Third Arena located in Cincinnati, Ohio.