TicketsCINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati women's basketball won its third-consecutive game on Sunday when it bested the Memphis Tigers, 64-53, inside Saint Ursula Academy Gymnasium & Convocation Center.
With the win, UC moved to 12-7 on the season and 4 -2 in American Athletic Conference action. In addition, the Bearcats' improved to 9-4 at home in 2017-18 and recorded their third-straight victory against the Tigers. Meanwhile, Memphis fell to 7-12 on the year and 2-4 in The American.
Back in competition after an eight-day layoff, the Red & Black started strong, manufacturing a 10-0 streak in the opening quarter, and took a 20-10 advantage into the second. Playing with only six players on the day, Memphis battled back to outscore UC 25-15 in the following period to even up the contest at halftime, 35-35.
The game was back and forth in the third quarter with two ties and two lead changes. The Bearcats ended the period with a 5-1 burst over the final 3:30 to go into the closing stanza with a 47-43 lead. UC quickly jumped out to a 55-45 lead in the fourth with an 8-2 run over the opening 2:30 of the period to take control of the game. UC remained solid over the duration, not allowing the Tiger to get closer than eight points as it put the game away, 64-53.
The Bearcats were paced by senior guard Ana Owens (Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence North) who scored 18 points to go along with six rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Sophomore forward Angel Rizor (Zebulon, N.C./East Wake) contributed 13 points and six rebounds, while freshman forward IImar'I Thomas (Oakland, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep) just missed her third double-double of the year with nine points and a team and season-high 13 rebounds. Memphis' Brea Elmore posted a game-best 26 points.
UC was dominant in the paint with 32 points and held a sizeable edged on the boards, 43-36. The Bearcats also scored 17 points off of 17 Tigers turnovers and scored 16 bench points. Furthermore, the Red & Black limited Memphis to 37-percent shooting and dished out 14 assists for the game.
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The Bearcats will hit the road to face the SMU Mustangs on Wednesday, Jan. 24 for an 8 p.m. EST tipoff inside Moody Coliseum. The game will be broadcast live on the American Digital Network.
With the win, UC moved to 12-7 on the season and 4 -2 in American Athletic Conference action. In addition, the Bearcats' improved to 9-4 at home in 2017-18 and recorded their third-straight victory against the Tigers. Meanwhile, Memphis fell to 7-12 on the year and 2-4 in The American.
Back in competition after an eight-day layoff, the Red & Black started strong, manufacturing a 10-0 streak in the opening quarter, and took a 20-10 advantage into the second. Playing with only six players on the day, Memphis battled back to outscore UC 25-15 in the following period to even up the contest at halftime, 35-35.
The game was back and forth in the third quarter with two ties and two lead changes. The Bearcats ended the period with a 5-1 burst over the final 3:30 to go into the closing stanza with a 47-43 lead. UC quickly jumped out to a 55-45 lead in the fourth with an 8-2 run over the opening 2:30 of the period to take control of the game. UC remained solid over the duration, not allowing the Tiger to get closer than eight points as it put the game away, 64-53.
The Bearcats were paced by senior guard Ana Owens (Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence North) who scored 18 points to go along with six rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Sophomore forward Angel Rizor (Zebulon, N.C./East Wake) contributed 13 points and six rebounds, while freshman forward IImar'I Thomas (Oakland, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep) just missed her third double-double of the year with nine points and a team and season-high 13 rebounds. Memphis' Brea Elmore posted a game-best 26 points.
UC was dominant in the paint with 32 points and held a sizeable edged on the boards, 43-36. The Bearcats also scored 17 points off of 17 Tigers turnovers and scored 16 bench points. Furthermore, the Red & Black limited Memphis to 37-percent shooting and dished out 14 assists for the game.
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The Bearcats will hit the road to face the SMU Mustangs on Wednesday, Jan. 24 for an 8 p.m. EST tipoff inside Moody Coliseum. The game will be broadcast live on the American Digital Network.