TicketsA seasoned basketball coach with nearly two decades of coaching experience at the NCAA Division I and II levels, Dixon came to UC in 2018 after spending the past six seasons as head coach at Jackson State (JSU). She was promoted to a full-time assistant coach in April of 2019.
Her first season coaching the Bearcats (2019-20) produced many big moments for the program, including a 22-10 record overall and 11-5 record in the American. The team finished tied for second, UC's best league finish in its seven-year membership in the AAC. Seeded third in the tournament, the Bearcats reached the final for the first time in the AAC as well as their first final appearance since the 2003 Conference USA Championship game. Additionally, the Bearcats finished the year 14-3 at home with a 12-game winning streak at Fifth Third Arena as well.
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ABOUT THE BEARCATS
UC's 2021-22 roster includes seven returning players and seven new faces. 2021 AAC Freshman of the Year Jillian Hayes returns alongside seniors Arame Niang and Nesma Khalifa and juniors Jada Scott, Jadyn Scott, Sofia Gritzali, and Caitlyn Wilson. The Bearcats finished the 2020-21 season 8-16 and look to emulate the back-to-back 20-win seasons from 2018-2020. Head coach Michelle Clark-Heard heads into her fourth season with the Bearcats.
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
2021-22 women's basketball tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Cincinnati Bearcats Ticket Office at 1-877-CATS-TIX or online by clicking here. Season ticket packages are $50 for adult general admission and $30 for youth (ages 4-12), seniors (age 65+), faculty/staff, and the military. The Champions Club is available for all ages for just $70 (ages 3 and under don't need a ticket).
FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all the latest information on Cincinnati women's basketball, please visit GoBEARCATS.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow Cincinnati WBB (@GoBearcatsWBB) on twitter. You can also follow the team on Facebook and Instagram.