Cincinnati Bearcats Dominate at Fifth Third Arena in Women's Basketball Showdown
In a display of home-court advantage, the Cincinnati Bearcats outperformed the Siena Saints with a decisive 71-51 victory. The Bearcats' season record now stands at an impressive tally, while the Saints face a setback in their own campaign.
From the opening quarter, the Cincinnati Bearcats set an aggressive pace, racking up 25 points to Siena's 10. This early lead was bolstered by their superior shooting accuracy; they achieved a field goal percentage of 43 and were particularly dominant inside the paint where they scored 44 points. Their two-point attempts were successful nearly half of the time with a completion rate of 47 percent.
The defensive efforts from both sides were notable; however, it was Cincinnati that edged out with four blocks and eight steals. These defensive plays contributed to their ten fast break points and helped maintain control throughout each quarter. The Bearcats also capitalized on turnovers, scoring eight points off Siena's mistakes.
Rebounding was another area where the home team excelled. The Cincinnati squad pulled down an impressive total of 52 rebounds compared to Siena's 27. This included grabbing seventeen offensive rebounds which led to sixteen second-chance points for Cincinnati – showcasing their determination and hustle on both ends of the court.
Siena Saints did not go down without resistance though; they managed to put up five blocks and seven steals against Cincinnati but struggled with shooting efficiency across all fronts – managing only a field goal percentage of just over thirty-two percent and hitting less than twenty percent from beyond the arc.
As for free throws, while neither team excelled, Cincinnati fared better making almost seventy percent from the line as opposed to Siena’s fifty-three percent success rate. Despite committing more personal fouls than their opponents (15 versus Siena’s thirteen), this did not significantly hinder their performance or momentum during game play.
Looking ahead for fans of The Cincinnati Bearcats: mark your calendars for December 30th when they will face off against Kansas State Wildcats at Fifth Third Arena in what promises to be another exciting matchup on home turf. Tip-off is scheduled for seven o'clock in evening local time and can be followed live on ESPN+.