Cincinnati Bearcats Set to Battle Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center

As the Cincinnati Bearcats prepare to face off against the Houston Cougars at the Fertitta Center, fans can anticipate an exciting encounter. The Bearcats have been showcasing a strong performance trend, as evidenced by their recent games.

In their last game against the Saints, Cincinnati dominated with a 20-point victory, scoring 71 points and displaying remarkable resilience on defense with 52 rebounds and eight steals. Their offensive prowess was evident in their impressive 44 percent field goal percentage and a solid free throw performance at approximately 70 percent.

The game prior saw the Bearcats narrowly edge out over Southern Indiana's Screaming Eagles by two points. Despite shooting only 32 percent from the field, they managed to secure another win thanks to their tenacity on the boards with an equal number of rebounds as in their previous game and converting free throws at a rate of approximately 71 percent.

Earlier still, Cincinnati delivered an outstanding offensive show against Howard's Lady Bison, putting up an impressive total of 87 points. Their three-point shooting was particularly noteworthy at over 40 percent accuracy. Additionally, they excelled in ball distribution with a high assist-to-turnover ratio of over one.

These trends suggest that while Cincinnati has had some challenges with turnovers and field goal percentages in certain games, they've compensated through aggressive rebounding and effective scoring from both inside the paint and beyond the arc when needed.

Fans can expect Cincinnati to leverage these strengths as they head into hostile territory on January 31st. The Fertitta Center is known for its vibrant atmosphere which could play a role; however, if past performances are any indication, Cincinnati is well-equipped to handle pressure situations.

For those eager to catch this thrilling matchup live or from home can tune in or attend when these two teams clash on January 31st at one o'clock AM Eastern Time (ET) at Fertitta Center in Houston.