Cincinnati Bearcats Dominate at Fifth Third Arena in Women's Basketball Showdown Against Tennessee State Lady Tigers
In a compelling display of collegiate basketball, the Cincinnati Bearcats secured a commanding victory over the Tennessee State Lady Tigers with a final score of 76-52. The Bearcats' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Lady Tigers fall to 0-1. The home team's offensive execution was on full display as they outscored their opponents in each quarter.
The game, held at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, saw the Bearcats establish an early lead with 19 points to the Lady Tigers' 17 in the first quarter. Maintaining momentum, the home team matched their initial effort with another 19 points before halftime, while their defense stifled the Lady Tigers to just four points in that period. The third quarter highlighted the Bearcats' peak performance as they surged ahead with an additional 25 points.
The Cincinnati squad showcased a balanced attack throughout the game. They shot nearly half of their two-point attempts successfully at a rate of about 49 percent and were particularly lethal from the free-throw line, making around 83 percent of those shots. Their defensive prowess was equally notable; they amassed five blocks and three steals over four quarters.
On offense, second-chance opportunities were crucial for Cincinnati as they capitalized on them for an impressive total of 26 points. Dominating both ends of the court, they collected more than double their opponent's rebounds (51 compared to Tennessee State's modest tally), which included grabbing an overwhelming number of offensive boards (20).
The visiting Tennessee State Lady Tigers fought valiantly but struggled against Cincinnati’s robust defense and could not find consistency beyond or within arc lines – shooting approximately only around one-fourth from three-point range and less than forty percent for two-pointers.
Despite these challenges, Tennessee State managed to score more than half its total points from inside paint (26) and benefited from turnovers by scoring fifteen off them directly. However, this effort was overshadowed by their own turnovers which amounted to fifteen – leading directly to twenty-two points for Cincinnati.
As fans look forward to more action-packed games this season, attention now turns toward future matchups. The next challenge for Cincinnati will be against Xavier Musketeers right here at Fifth Third Arena on December tenth at seven PM Eastern Time. Fans eager not to miss any action can mark their calendars as there are no scheduled broadcasts yet announced.