TicketsTHE SERIES
The Bearcats and the Knights have only met twice before and Cincinnati won both contests. In 1978, UC won 69-64 and in 1980 they won 55-50.
SCOUTING THE BEARCATS
UC's 2021-22 roster includes seven returning players and eight new faces. 2021 AAC All-Freshman Team member Jillian Hayes returns alongside seniors Arame Niang and Nesma Khalifa and juniors Jada Scott, Jadyn Scott, Sofia Gritzali, and Caitlyn Wilson.
The team opened up 2021-22 season with a 73-60 win over Alabama A&M Wedndsday night in Fifth Third Arena. The Bearcats shot 42.4% from the field and 25% from three-point land. Cincinnati out-rebounded Alabama A&M 50-41 and never trailed at any point in the game. Cincinnati held their opponents to only 26.8% from the field and 35.7% from three-point range.
Cincinnati held Alabama A&M scored only six points in the first quarter, lowest in a quarter since they allowed four to UCF on February 15th, 2020. Sophomore Jillian Hayes had 17 points, nine rebounds, five assists, four blocks, and two steals.
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.SCOUTING THE KNIGHTS
This will be the first game for Bellarmine University for the 2021-22 season.
Last season was Bellarmine's first season in D1. During this season they would see a 4-game winning streak and would go on to finish the year 5-17. Bellarmine is returning most of the team, and that includes three senior forwards Lauren Deel, Sheniqua Coatney, and Kathleen Scott.
Deel was second on the team last season in rebounding (4.0) and third in scoring with 9.0 points. Coatney, who transferred to the team last season, led the team in rebounds (5.7) and field goal percentage (47.4%), and fourth in scoring with 8.3 points. Scott led the team in assists last season (2.5) and averaged 5.6 points per game.
Bellarmine has two new transfers this season, with Jaela Johnson and Mackenzie Keelin. Johnson, RS junior from Toledo, and Keelin, sophomore from Tennessee Tech. Johnson played in 23 games last season for Toledo, and Keelin played in 5 games for last season for Tennessee Tech.
PARKING
Cash parking will be available at Corry Garage on campus for $5.
HOW TO WATCH
Can't make it to Fifth Third Arena? The game will broadcast on ESPN+ and fans are encouraged to sign up for the digital platform online.
GAME PROMOTIONS
The UC twirlers will perform at halftime.
Autograph sessions are back! The team will sign autographs on the court following the game.
The first Chalk Talk of the season will take place for season ticket holders. Hear from one of the assistant coaches pre-game as they share some insights and scouting notes about the Bellarmine Knights and the Cincinnati Bearcats.
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
2021-22 women's basketball tickets are still on sale 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).
CORPORATE TICKET PACKAGES FOR CROSSTOWN SHOOTOUT
Local businesses and organizations can support the Bearcats by purchasing a corporate ticket package for the home matchup against Xavier University on Sunday, December 12. Reward your employees or thank your best clients by bringing them out to 5/3rd this season. Groups may also choose to donate to a local non-profit organization or youth group, as well as donate them back to UC for distribution.
For more information on how to purchase this package, you can reach out directly to the Bearcats Ticket Office at 513-CATS TIX (513-228-7849)
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) and Coach Michelle Clark-Heard (@Coachheard) on Twitter. You can also follow the team on Facebook and Instagram.