TicketsCINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati women's basketball extended its home win streak to nine games Sunday afternoon with an 86-81 victory over the visiting Temple Owls at Fifth Third Arena.
After an even first quarter (16-16), the Bearcats (13-6, 4-2 AAC) controlled the second quarter and took a 36-27 advantage into halftime. UC continued its surge in the third period, going up by as many as 17 points midway through. Armed with a 62-51 lead with 10 minutes left, the Red & Black saw the Owls (12-8, 4-3 AAC) get within four points on multiple occasions in the fourth quarter but finished strong to pick up the victory.
The win vaulted the Bearcats into sole possession of third place in the American Athletic Conference and moved its home league record over the last two seasons to 10-1.
Four UC players scored in double figures on the day with senior guard Antoinette Miller (Detroit, Mich./Southfield-Lathrup) posting a team-high 21 points -- including a fourth-quarter bucket which made her the 28th member of the program's 1,000-point club.
Junior forward IImar'I Thomas (Oakland, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep) continued her strong play with 19 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, while senior forward Angel Rizor (Zebulon, N.C./East Wake) added 19 points, seven rebounds, and a career-high-tying and a game-best seven assists. Additionally, senior guard Sam Rodgers (Cincinnati, Ohio/Lakota East) notched her first career double-double with 13 points and a team and career-high 10 rebounds, as well as four assists.
UC shot better than 50% from the floor for the second-consecutive game with a 52% mark Sunday. The Bearcats also buried six 3-pointers, knocked down 20 free throws, and dished out 24 assists on 30 made field goals. In addition, the home team scored 30 points in the paint, got out on the break for 12 points, and scored 10 points off of six Owls turnovers.
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After an even first quarter (16-16), the Bearcats (13-6, 4-2 AAC) controlled the second quarter and took a 36-27 advantage into halftime. UC continued its surge in the third period, going up by as many as 17 points midway through. Armed with a 62-51 lead with 10 minutes left, the Red & Black saw the Owls (12-8, 4-3 AAC) get within four points on multiple occasions in the fourth quarter but finished strong to pick up the victory.
The win vaulted the Bearcats into sole possession of third place in the American Athletic Conference and moved its home league record over the last two seasons to 10-1.
Four UC players scored in double figures on the day with senior guard Antoinette Miller (Detroit, Mich./Southfield-Lathrup) posting a team-high 21 points -- including a fourth-quarter bucket which made her the 28th member of the program's 1,000-point club.
Junior forward IImar'I Thomas (Oakland, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep) continued her strong play with 19 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, while senior forward Angel Rizor (Zebulon, N.C./East Wake) added 19 points, seven rebounds, and a career-high-tying and a game-best seven assists. Additionally, senior guard Sam Rodgers (Cincinnati, Ohio/Lakota East) notched her first career double-double with 13 points and a team and career-high 10 rebounds, as well as four assists.
UC shot better than 50% from the floor for the second-consecutive game with a 52% mark Sunday. The Bearcats also buried six 3-pointers, knocked down 20 free throws, and dished out 24 assists on 30 made field goals. In addition, the home team scored 30 points in the paint, got out on the break for 12 points, and scored 10 points off of six Owls turnovers.
// UP NEXT
The Bearcats will hit the road to take on the No. 3 UConn Huskies on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut. The game will be broadcast live on SportsNet New York (SNY) and ESPN3.
// GET CONNECTED
Stay up to date with the team by following the Bearcats on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at @GoBearcatsWBB.