TicketsCINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati women's basketball has released its 2019-20 non-conference schedule, highlighted by nine home contests, including meetings with Utah, Ohio State, and Pittsburgh at Fifth Third Arena.
In total, the Bearcats will face five teams that reached postseason play a season ago, seven that won 20 or more games, and two that played in the NCAA Tournament.
Playing its first five games of the regular season at home, UC's challenging slate will tip off with Utah coming to Cincinnati on Nov. 5.
"When putting together our non-conference schedule," said Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard," I wanted to really challenge our team. I wanted to bring a lot of quality competition to campus and I am excited that we will be opening up our season in Fifth Third Arena (FTA) against Pac-12 opponent Utah. We have a good mix of veterans and newcomers on the team and I am looking forward to watching our growth throughout our non-league schedule as we prepare for a rigorous American Athletic Conference season (AAC)."
After facing the Utes, the Red & Black will host Saint Louis on Nov. 10 before welcoming Ohio State to FTA on Nov. 13. Following back-to-back home games against Ball State (Nov. 16) and Chattanooga (Nov. 19), the Bearcats will take part in the Puerto Rico Clasico over the Thanksgiving holiday. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, UC will square off against reigning Big Ten champion and NCAA Elite Eight participant Iowa on Nov. 27 as well as Patriot League champ and NCAA qualifier Bucknell on Nov. 28.
Cincinnati will travel to Richmond, Virginia to battle VCU on Dec. 5 prior to returning to the Queen City to face regional rival Miami (OH) on Dec. 8 at FTA. The 2019 Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout against Xavier is set for Dec. 14 at the Cintas Center.
The Red & Black will round out its non-league slate with three-straight home contests: Dec. 17 vs. Alabama A&M, Dec. 21 vs. Pittsburgh, and Dec. 30 vs. Coppin State.
// BEARCATS REWIND
The Bearcats' historic accomplishments last season included the first time with consecutive postseason wins in program history, first 20-win season (24) since 2003, first time with 12 conference wins since 1999, and highest-ever finish in the American Athletic Conference (third place).
UC returns five starters in 2019-20, including rising seniors Antoinette Miller (Detroit, Mich./Southfield-Lathrup), Angel Rizor (Zebulon, N.C./East Wake), and Sam Rodgers (Cincinnati, Ohio/Lakota East). In addition to 2019 second team all-AAC pick Miller, first team all-conference honoree IImar'I Thomas (Oakland, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep) and league Newcomer of the Year Florence Sifa (Bujumbura, Burundi/Jacksonville College) are also back.
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In total, the Bearcats will face five teams that reached postseason play a season ago, seven that won 20 or more games, and two that played in the NCAA Tournament.
Playing its first five games of the regular season at home, UC's challenging slate will tip off with Utah coming to Cincinnati on Nov. 5.
"When putting together our non-conference schedule," said Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard," I wanted to really challenge our team. I wanted to bring a lot of quality competition to campus and I am excited that we will be opening up our season in Fifth Third Arena (FTA) against Pac-12 opponent Utah. We have a good mix of veterans and newcomers on the team and I am looking forward to watching our growth throughout our non-league schedule as we prepare for a rigorous American Athletic Conference season (AAC)."
After facing the Utes, the Red & Black will host Saint Louis on Nov. 10 before welcoming Ohio State to FTA on Nov. 13. Following back-to-back home games against Ball State (Nov. 16) and Chattanooga (Nov. 19), the Bearcats will take part in the Puerto Rico Clasico over the Thanksgiving holiday. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, UC will square off against reigning Big Ten champion and NCAA Elite Eight participant Iowa on Nov. 27 as well as Patriot League champ and NCAA qualifier Bucknell on Nov. 28.
Cincinnati will travel to Richmond, Virginia to battle VCU on Dec. 5 prior to returning to the Queen City to face regional rival Miami (OH) on Dec. 8 at FTA. The 2019 Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout against Xavier is set for Dec. 14 at the Cintas Center.
The Red & Black will round out its non-league slate with three-straight home contests: Dec. 17 vs. Alabama A&M, Dec. 21 vs. Pittsburgh, and Dec. 30 vs. Coppin State.
// BEARCATS REWIND
The Bearcats' historic accomplishments last season included the first time with consecutive postseason wins in program history, first 20-win season (24) since 2003, first time with 12 conference wins since 1999, and highest-ever finish in the American Athletic Conference (third place).
UC returns five starters in 2019-20, including rising seniors Antoinette Miller (Detroit, Mich./Southfield-Lathrup), Angel Rizor (Zebulon, N.C./East Wake), and Sam Rodgers (Cincinnati, Ohio/Lakota East). In addition to 2019 second team all-AAC pick Miller, first team all-conference honoree IImar'I Thomas (Oakland, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep) and league Newcomer of the Year Florence Sifa (Bujumbura, Burundi/Jacksonville College) are also back.
// PLACE YOUR DEPOSIT NOW!
Deposits for 2019-20 University of Cincinnati women's basketball season tickets are now being accepted at just $25 per seat. Click HERE to make a deposit today! Deposit funds will go towards your overall ticket cost. Deposits are for NEW season tickets only. For more information and to place a deposit, please visit GoBearcats.com/Tickets. Further assistance is available at the UC Ticket Office at 1-877-CATS-TIX. Additional season tickets information will be announced in the coming weeks.