TicketsCINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati lacrosse team will make its postseason debut this week as the Bearcats are set to play host to the 2019 American Athletic Conference Lacrosse Tournament at the Sheakley Athletics Center as the Top 4 teams in the league will battle for the AAC's automatic berth into the 2019 NCAA Tournament. The semifinals will take place Thursday, May 2, and the championship final being played Saturday, May 4, with all three games being aired live on the American Digital Network.
// THE FIELD
The inaugural tournament will feature four teams, including host Cincinnati, Florida, Temple and Vanderbilt. The Gators finished 5-0 in AAC play to win the regular season title and earn the top seed in this week's tournament with UC earning the second seed with a 4-1 record. The Owls are the third seed after posting a 3-2 conference record with the Commodores rounding out the field a the four seed with a 2-3 AAC record.
// THE TURF
For fans that have attended home Bearcats games this year, don't go to Gettler Stadium! The tournament will be played at the Sheakley Athletics Center, the usual home of UC Lacrosse.
// GAME TIMES
The three-game tournament begins Thursday with two semifinal games to be played with the final taking place Saturday at 1 p.m. On Thursday, the #1 Gators and #4 Commodores will lead things off with a 4:30 p.m. start time with the #2 Bearcats and #3 Owls following at least 45 minutes after the conclusion of the first game (no earlier than a 7:15 p.m. start time).
// QUICK RECAP: CINCINNATI 2019
The Bearcats have put together their best season in the 12-year history of the program as they enter the tournament with an 11-6 overall record and finished 4-1 in the AAC. UC broke numerous records, including wins in a season (11), home wins (9), conference wins (4), longest overall winning streak (8), home winning streak (8), highest winning percentage (.647) and qualified for its first postseason. Statistically, the Bearcats also have smashed numerous records, including season totals for goals (241), assists (100), points (341), draw controls (244) and caused turnovers (211). Individually, Monica Borzillo is having a monster year as she broke single season records in goals (57), assists (44) and points (101) with her point total currently ranking fourth in the nation as one of only six players to record 100 or more points so far this season.
// GOING LIVE
Fans unable to be in Cincinnati can watch all three games live on the American Digital Network for free this week. To access the games, visit Facebook.com/AmericanDigitalNetworkPlus. Also, live stats for each game will be available by visiting AAC.StatBroadcast.com.
// GET YOUR TICKETS
Unlike regular season lacrosse games at UC, the AAC Tournament is a ticketed event and there are two ways to purchase tickets: the day of the game at the ticket window or by calling the UC Ticket Office at 1-877-CATS-TIX (there are NO ONLINE sales for this event). Here is the pricing for the tournament:
• Adults - $5
• Youth (4-17) - $3
• Senior (65+) - $3
• Groups (10+) - $2
// PICK YOUR SEAT
Seating at the Sheakley Athletic Center is open. To help you better plan ahead, the home team's bench will be on the right side of the playing surface (looking at the field from the stands) and the visiting team's bench will be on the left. The home team in each game will be the higher seed, meaning Florida and Cincinnati will be on the right and Vanderbilt and Temple will be on the left in their semifinal games.
// PARKING
Parking will be free this week as the garages on campus will be open for graduation ceremonies starting Thursday. Parking in the Corry (across from Sheakley) and Calhoun (next to the track & field facility) Garages will be the closest sites for lacrosse fans, but please know that with graduation ceremonies going on, those garages may fill up quickly. Please see the maps of parking options at the following link for a list of alternatives should Corry and/or Calhoun be full by the time you arrive: https://www.uc.edu/parking/visitors-maps.html. Fans are encouraged to arrive earlier than normal - especially for Saturday's final - to give themselves enough time to find parking ahead of the games.
// FOLLOW US
GoBearcats.com is your one-stop destination for all things UC Athletics. Socially, the team can also be followed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with all using the handle GoBearcatsLAX. Head Coach Gina Thomas (Oliver)(@GinaOliverUC) also can be followed on Twitter.
// THE FIELD
The inaugural tournament will feature four teams, including host Cincinnati, Florida, Temple and Vanderbilt. The Gators finished 5-0 in AAC play to win the regular season title and earn the top seed in this week's tournament with UC earning the second seed with a 4-1 record. The Owls are the third seed after posting a 3-2 conference record with the Commodores rounding out the field a the four seed with a 2-3 AAC record.
// THE TURF
For fans that have attended home Bearcats games this year, don't go to Gettler Stadium! The tournament will be played at the Sheakley Athletics Center, the usual home of UC Lacrosse.
// GAME TIMES
The three-game tournament begins Thursday with two semifinal games to be played with the final taking place Saturday at 1 p.m. On Thursday, the #1 Gators and #4 Commodores will lead things off with a 4:30 p.m. start time with the #2 Bearcats and #3 Owls following at least 45 minutes after the conclusion of the first game (no earlier than a 7:15 p.m. start time).
// QUICK RECAP: CINCINNATI 2019
The Bearcats have put together their best season in the 12-year history of the program as they enter the tournament with an 11-6 overall record and finished 4-1 in the AAC. UC broke numerous records, including wins in a season (11), home wins (9), conference wins (4), longest overall winning streak (8), home winning streak (8), highest winning percentage (.647) and qualified for its first postseason. Statistically, the Bearcats also have smashed numerous records, including season totals for goals (241), assists (100), points (341), draw controls (244) and caused turnovers (211). Individually, Monica Borzillo is having a monster year as she broke single season records in goals (57), assists (44) and points (101) with her point total currently ranking fourth in the nation as one of only six players to record 100 or more points so far this season.
// GOING LIVE
Fans unable to be in Cincinnati can watch all three games live on the American Digital Network for free this week. To access the games, visit Facebook.com/AmericanDigitalNetworkPlus. Also, live stats for each game will be available by visiting AAC.StatBroadcast.com.
// GET YOUR TICKETS
Unlike regular season lacrosse games at UC, the AAC Tournament is a ticketed event and there are two ways to purchase tickets: the day of the game at the ticket window or by calling the UC Ticket Office at 1-877-CATS-TIX (there are NO ONLINE sales for this event). Here is the pricing for the tournament:
• Adults - $5
• Youth (4-17) - $3
• Senior (65+) - $3
• Groups (10+) - $2
// PICK YOUR SEAT
Seating at the Sheakley Athletic Center is open. To help you better plan ahead, the home team's bench will be on the right side of the playing surface (looking at the field from the stands) and the visiting team's bench will be on the left. The home team in each game will be the higher seed, meaning Florida and Cincinnati will be on the right and Vanderbilt and Temple will be on the left in their semifinal games.
// PARKING
Parking will be free this week as the garages on campus will be open for graduation ceremonies starting Thursday. Parking in the Corry (across from Sheakley) and Calhoun (next to the track & field facility) Garages will be the closest sites for lacrosse fans, but please know that with graduation ceremonies going on, those garages may fill up quickly. Please see the maps of parking options at the following link for a list of alternatives should Corry and/or Calhoun be full by the time you arrive: https://www.uc.edu/parking/visitors-maps.html. Fans are encouraged to arrive earlier than normal - especially for Saturday's final - to give themselves enough time to find parking ahead of the games.
// FOLLOW US
GoBearcats.com is your one-stop destination for all things UC Athletics. Socially, the team can also be followed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with all using the handle GoBearcatsLAX. Head Coach Gina Thomas (Oliver)(@GinaOliverUC) also can be followed on Twitter.