Third Annual Women's Basketball Golf Outing a Success

Third Annual Women's Basketball Golf Outing a SuccessThird Annual Women's Basketball Golf Outing a Success

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CINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati women's basketball program held its third annual golf outing on Sunday, Sept. 9, at Pebble Creek Golf Course.

Head coach Jamelle Elliott, her staff, and student-athletes were in attendance for the event, along with supporters, family, and friends. The golfers began with lunch at the clubhouse, followed by a round of 18 holes. The day, ended with dinner and a silent auction. At the dinner, the women's basketball program and Elliott recognized Executive Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator Robin Martin for her contributions to the program.

The Bearcats open the 2012-13 season against Kentucky Wesleyan in an exhibition contest in Fifth Third Arena on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m.

Coming off its most successful season in recent years, UC returns leading scorer and all-BIG EAST Second Team member Dayeesha Hollins. The junior led the Bearcats with 14.8 points per game while dishing out a team-high 105 assists in 30 starts in 2011-12.

UC head coach Jamelle Elliott, who recently signed a contract extension through 2017-18, guided the Bearcats to a 16-16 record last season. It was a seven-game improvement from the previous season and the most wins since 2005-06 when the Bearcats went 17-12. To cap the season, UC advanced to postseason play for the first time since 2005-06, defeating Duquesne 68-63 in overtime in the WNIT. The win marked UC's first postseason victory in 10 seasons.

Fans wishing to purchase season tickets are encouraged to call the UC ticket office at 1-877-CATS-TIX.