TicketsCINCINNATI – A 10-0 run to start the game set the tone as the Cincinnati Bearcats went on to knock off the Southeast Missouri Redhawks, 65-52, on Thursday night at Saint Ursula Academy Gymnasium & Convocation Center.
With the win, UC improved to 5-3 on the year including 5-2 at home. Meanwhile, SEMO dropped to 4-4 overall. Cincinnati now holds a 2-0 all-time series advantage against Southeast.
Looking to rebound from Monday's home loss to Saint Francis, the Bearcats jumped on the Redhawks early, scoring the first 10 points of the game. Armed with a 19-10 advantage going into the second quarter, UC put together a 6-0 streak to begin the period to go up by 15. The Bearcats increased their lead to as many as 20 points in the quarter and took a 39-24 surplus into the halftime break.
UC stayed in control in the third period, matching the Redhawks on numerous occasions to maintain a sizeable advantage. Leading by 20 early in the final quarter, UC weathered a late surge by SEMO who cut its deficit to 12 points in the closing minutes. Ultimately, the Bearcats overwhelmed the Redhawks with their defensive pressure and balanced scoring to come away victorious, 65-52.
Senior forward Shanice Johnson (Philadelphia, Pa./Cardinal O'Hara/Monroe CC) led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds to notch her first double-double of the season and the 14th of her career. She also swiped a game-high four steals. Freshman forward Iimar'I Thomas (Oakland, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep) continued her production off the bench with 12 points and seven rebounds. Senior guard Ana Owens (Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence North) ran the show efficiently with 10 points, six assists, and four rebounds. Junior guard Nikira Goings (Marietta, Ga./Osborne) chipped in 10 points, three steals, and two rebounds. Southeast had just one double-figure scorer, Adrianna Murphy with 15 points.
UC was impressive on the defensive end, holding the visitors to 40-percent shooting and forcing them into 18 turnovers which the Bearcats converted into 24 points. SEMO's miscues also contributed to 14 UC fast-break points, while the Bearcats bench again contributed with 22 points. Furthermore, Cincinnati scored 28 points in the paint, knocked down five 3-pointers, and totaled 13 assists on 22 made field goals.
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The Bearcats will hit the road for the first time in nearly a month on Sunday when they travel to Norfolk, Virginia to take on Old Dominion at 2 p.m. inside the Ted Constant Center.
With the win, UC improved to 5-3 on the year including 5-2 at home. Meanwhile, SEMO dropped to 4-4 overall. Cincinnati now holds a 2-0 all-time series advantage against Southeast.
Looking to rebound from Monday's home loss to Saint Francis, the Bearcats jumped on the Redhawks early, scoring the first 10 points of the game. Armed with a 19-10 advantage going into the second quarter, UC put together a 6-0 streak to begin the period to go up by 15. The Bearcats increased their lead to as many as 20 points in the quarter and took a 39-24 surplus into the halftime break.
UC stayed in control in the third period, matching the Redhawks on numerous occasions to maintain a sizeable advantage. Leading by 20 early in the final quarter, UC weathered a late surge by SEMO who cut its deficit to 12 points in the closing minutes. Ultimately, the Bearcats overwhelmed the Redhawks with their defensive pressure and balanced scoring to come away victorious, 65-52.
Senior forward Shanice Johnson (Philadelphia, Pa./Cardinal O'Hara/Monroe CC) led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds to notch her first double-double of the season and the 14th of her career. She also swiped a game-high four steals. Freshman forward Iimar'I Thomas (Oakland, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep) continued her production off the bench with 12 points and seven rebounds. Senior guard Ana Owens (Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence North) ran the show efficiently with 10 points, six assists, and four rebounds. Junior guard Nikira Goings (Marietta, Ga./Osborne) chipped in 10 points, three steals, and two rebounds. Southeast had just one double-figure scorer, Adrianna Murphy with 15 points.
UC was impressive on the defensive end, holding the visitors to 40-percent shooting and forcing them into 18 turnovers which the Bearcats converted into 24 points. SEMO's miscues also contributed to 14 UC fast-break points, while the Bearcats bench again contributed with 22 points. Furthermore, Cincinnati scored 28 points in the paint, knocked down five 3-pointers, and totaled 13 assists on 22 made field goals.
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The Bearcats will hit the road for the first time in nearly a month on Sunday when they travel to Norfolk, Virginia to take on Old Dominion at 2 p.m. inside the Ted Constant Center.