Hicks Named AAC Defensive Player of the Week

CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati safety Ja'Von Hicks (Cincinnati, Ohio/Colerain) was named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.

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Hicks Named AAC Defensive Player of the WeekHicks Named AAC Defensive Player of the Week
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati safety Ja'von Hicks (Cincinnati, Ohio/Colerain) was named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
 
Hicks figured in three of Cincinnati's five takeaways on defense in a 38-23 win at Houston, keeping Cincinnati tied atop The American's East Division at 2-0 in conference play. Hicks finished with two interceptions and a fumble recovery, setting up two TDs and denying the Cougars a score at the end of the first half.
 
QB Desmond Ridder (Louisville, Kentucky/St. Xavier) earned a spot on the conference's weekly honor roll. He completed 14 of 24 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 50 yards and a TD in Saturday's road win against the Cougars.
 
The No. 21 Bearcats (5-1, 2-0 AAC) return to Nippert Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19 to face Tulsa at 3:30 p.m. ET. UC will honor the 2009 Bearcats football team which went 12-0 in the regular season, won the BIG EAST Conference title and played in the 2010 Allstate Sugar Bowl. The game will be televised on ESPNU and air on 700 WLW AM.
 
Tickets are available by calling 1-877-CATS-TIX or visiting the 2019 tickets hub HERE.
 
HONORING THE 2009 BEARCATS
The Bearcats will honor the 10th Anniversary of the 2009 perfect regular season throughout the campaign with all season ticket holders set to receive an exclusive dual bobblehead commemorating one of the greatest plays in UC history, the 29-yard TD strike from Tony Pike to Armon Binns in UC's come-from-behind win over Pitt on Dec. 5, 2009.
 
All 2019 UC football season-ticket holders will receive the dual bobblehead, one per ticket purchased. The season-ticket book, also exclusive to season-ticket holders, features a dual 2009-2019 season-ticket design showcasing Bearcats stars of past and present.
 
Click HERE for more information.
 
TICKET INFORMATION
Single-game tickets are available for all remaining home games. The Fight to the Finish pack is now available with Bearcats fans able to attend the final three home games at Nippert Stadium for as little as $58. The Football Flex Pack (five ticket vouchers) is $155 and group tickets for outings of 20 or more start at $24.

Check out the newly launched football tickets hub by clicking HERE.
 
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