TicketsCINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati women's basketball will host the University of Charleston on Tuesday night for an exhibition matchup at 7 p.m. at Fifth Third Arena (FTA).
// THE GAME
Admission to the game will be free of charge. A live audio stream will be available – for free – on Bearcats TV, while live stats can be accessed here. Cash parking will be available at Corry Garage for $5.
// THE SERIES
Tuesday's contest will be the fourth all-time matchup between UC and NCAA Division II Charleston. The Bearcats hold a 3-0 series advantage with the most recent meeting on Feb. 24, 1986 when the Red & Black defeated the Golden Eagles 72-48 in Cincinnati.
// GAME PROMOTIONS
In addition to free admission, roster cards, team posters, and schedule cards will be available at the Fans First Center on the East Concourse. Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase season tickets at the East Ticket Office.
// SCOUTING THE BEARCATS
UC will aim to continue the momentum from last year's historic season which included consecutive postseason wins for the first time in program history (WNIT quarterfinals), first 20-win season (24) since 2003, first time with 12 conference wins since 1999, and highest-ever finish in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) (third place).
With nine newcomers to the program in 2019-20, the Red & Black returns five starters, as well as Illinois transfer Addaya Moore (Granite City, Ill./Granite City/Illinois). Returning senior starters include 2019 second team all-AAC pick Antoinette Miller (Detroit, Mich./Southfield-Lathrup), Angel Rizor (Zebulon, N.C./East Wake), and Sam Rodgers (Cincinnati, Ohio/Lakota East). In addition, 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.
Announced at AAC Basketball Media Day on Oct. 14, UC was selected to finish in a tie for third in the 12-team league. In addition, Miller and Thomas were both tabbed for the preseason all-conference second team. Chosen by the league's head coaches, the predicted finish is the highest the Bearcats have ever received in their seven years in The American, while the preseason all-conference accolades are the first since Alyesha Lovett received second team all-AAC honors in 2014.
The Bearcats will play 17 regular-season home games inside FTA, as well as 12 contests on the road. UC will look to protect home court against an impressive list of opponents. Marquee non-conference matchups include Utah (Nov. 5), Ohio State (Nov. 13), and Pittsburgh (Dec. 21), while UCF (Jan. 12), USF (Feb. 2), and UConn (Feb. 26) visit FTA during AAC action. The 2020 AAC Women's Basketball Championship will be held March 6-9 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. View the complete 2019-20 schedule here.
// SCOUTING THE GOLDEN EAGLES
Charleston is coming off a record-breaking 2018-19 season, finishing 25-7 on the year. The Golden Eagles ended the season at No. 2 in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) and No. 7 in the Atlantic region after their season came to a close at the NCAA Atlantic Region Tournament. In the preseason, Charleston was picked to finish second – out of 12 teams -- in the MEC. Led by second-year head coach Becky Burke, the team welcomes 13 newcomers to the program and returns All-MEC honorees Anna Hayton and Brooklyn Pannell.
// TICKET INFO
Single-game tickets for the 2019-20 UC women's basketball season are on sale now. General admission tickets are available at $7, while Champions Club tickets are $10. Mini-plans can also be purchased, which includes tickets for the Ohio State (Nov. 13) and UConn (Feb. 26) games, plus the choice of three other games for only $30. Mini-plan tickets are located in general admission seating at FTA. Season tickets are on sale starting at just $50.
// GET CONNECTED
Stay up to date with the team by following the Bearcats on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at @GoBearcatsWBB.
// THE GAME
Admission to the game will be free of charge. A live audio stream will be available – for free – on Bearcats TV, while live stats can be accessed here. Cash parking will be available at Corry Garage for $5.
// THE SERIES
Tuesday's contest will be the fourth all-time matchup between UC and NCAA Division II Charleston. The Bearcats hold a 3-0 series advantage with the most recent meeting on Feb. 24, 1986 when the Red & Black defeated the Golden Eagles 72-48 in Cincinnati.
// GAME PROMOTIONS
In addition to free admission, roster cards, team posters, and schedule cards will be available at the Fans First Center on the East Concourse. Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase season tickets at the East Ticket Office.
// SCOUTING THE BEARCATS
UC will aim to continue the momentum from last year's historic season which included consecutive postseason wins for the first time in program history (WNIT quarterfinals), first 20-win season (24) since 2003, first time with 12 conference wins since 1999, and highest-ever finish in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) (third place).
With nine newcomers to the program in 2019-20, the Red & Black returns five starters, as well as Illinois transfer Addaya Moore (Granite City, Ill./Granite City/Illinois). Returning senior starters include 2019 second team all-AAC pick Antoinette Miller (Detroit, Mich./Southfield-Lathrup), Angel Rizor (Zebulon, N.C./East Wake), and Sam Rodgers (Cincinnati, Ohio/Lakota East). In addition, 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.
Announced at AAC Basketball Media Day on Oct. 14, UC was selected to finish in a tie for third in the 12-team league. In addition, Miller and Thomas were both tabbed for the preseason all-conference second team. Chosen by the league's head coaches, the predicted finish is the highest the Bearcats have ever received in their seven years in The American, while the preseason all-conference accolades are the first since Alyesha Lovett received second team all-AAC honors in 2014.
The Bearcats will play 17 regular-season home games inside FTA, as well as 12 contests on the road. UC will look to protect home court against an impressive list of opponents. Marquee non-conference matchups include Utah (Nov. 5), Ohio State (Nov. 13), and Pittsburgh (Dec. 21), while UCF (Jan. 12), USF (Feb. 2), and UConn (Feb. 26) visit FTA during AAC action. The 2020 AAC Women's Basketball Championship will be held March 6-9 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. View the complete 2019-20 schedule here.
// SCOUTING THE GOLDEN EAGLES
Charleston is coming off a record-breaking 2018-19 season, finishing 25-7 on the year. The Golden Eagles ended the season at No. 2 in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) and No. 7 in the Atlantic region after their season came to a close at the NCAA Atlantic Region Tournament. In the preseason, Charleston was picked to finish second – out of 12 teams -- in the MEC. Led by second-year head coach Becky Burke, the team welcomes 13 newcomers to the program and returns All-MEC honorees Anna Hayton and Brooklyn Pannell.
// TICKET INFO
Single-game tickets for the 2019-20 UC women's basketball season are on sale now. General admission tickets are available at $7, while Champions Club tickets are $10. Mini-plans can also be purchased, which includes tickets for the Ohio State (Nov. 13) and UConn (Feb. 26) games, plus the choice of three other games for only $30. Mini-plan tickets are located in general admission seating at FTA. Season tickets are on sale starting at just $50.
// GET CONNECTED
Stay up to date with the team by following the Bearcats on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at @GoBearcatsWBB.