Cincinnati Bearcats Dominate Howard Lady Bison at Fifth Third Arena in Women's Basketball Showdown
The Cincinnati Bearcats emerged victorious with an impressive 87-62 win over the Howard Lady Bison. The home team's record now stands at a commanding 1-0, while the visitors fell to 0-1.
At the Fifth Third Arena, the Cincinnati Bearcats displayed a dominant performance against their opponents, the Howard Lady Bison. The Bearcats' offense was on full display as they scored 24 points in the first quarter and maintained a consistent scoring pace throughout the game, adding another 19 points in the second quarter, followed by 22 points in both third and fourth quarters.
The home team showcased their shooting accuracy with an overall field goal percentage of approximately 44 percent and were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting seven out of seventeen three-point attempts for a notable three-point shooting percentage of around 41 percent. Their prowess at free throw line was evident as well; they made an outstanding 24 out of 27 free throws which translates to roughly an impressive free throw percentage of around 89 percent.
On defense, Cincinnati was just as formidable. They collected more rebounds than Howard with a total rebound count of forty-six compared to twenty-five for their opponents. This included fifteen offensive rebounds which contributed to twenty-seven second-chance points for Cincinnati. Furthermore, they capitalized on turnovers by scoring twenty-seven points off turnovers while limiting themselves to eighteen turnovers.
The Lady Bison did put up resistance despite being outplayed; they managed sixty-two points including twenty-four from inside paint and another nine from fast breaks. They also showed tenacity on defense with eleven steals but were less efficient in converting opportunities into assists with only nine compared to twenty-one assists by Cincinnati.
As fans look forward to future games, it is clear that this victory has set a strong tone for Cincinnati’s season ahead. The players demonstrated cohesion and effectiveness across both ends of court which will be essential as they progress through their schedule.
Looking ahead after this decisive victory at home ground, fans can anticipate seeing how well this momentum carries into upcoming games for Cincinnati Bearcats women's basketball team. Their next challenge will be against Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Screaming Eagles Arena located in Evansville on December seventeenth at eight o'clock PM Eastern Time Zone (ET). Fans eager not miss any action can follow along via local broadcasts or attend live if possible.