TicketsTHE SERIES
The Bearcats lead the series 11-8 and last faced off against the Bobcats on December 13, 1999. UC was triumphant in that game, 75-74.
SCOUTING THE BEARCATS
Junior point guard Akira Levy was recently named the American Athletic Conference's Player of the Week (Nov. 15th) for her performances in the first two games of the season. Levy scored a total of 30 points to go along with eight steals and 15 assists and currently leads the AAC in both steals and assists.
The Bearcats start the season 2-0 with wins over Alabama A&M and Bellarmine. UC looks to start the season 3-0 for the first time since 2018-19, which was also head coach Michelle Clark-Heard's first season with 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.
SCOUTING THE KNIGHTS
The Bobcats are 0-2 to start the 2021-22 season, losing to Notre Dame 105-69 and Liberty 66-63.
The Bobcats return all five starters and nearly all bench players from their 2020-21 team that made it to the semifinals of the MAC Tournament and played in the WNIT as well. Ohio finished the 2020-21 season 15-10 overall, and 11-6 in the MAC.
Senior point guard Cece Hooks returns for another season after testing the WNBA draft process after last season. She averaged a MAC-best 25.1 points/game en route to winning MAC Player of the Year last season. Cece Hooks was selected to 2022 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player Of The Year watch list, her second year in a row earning this recognition.
As a team, Ohio was picked to win the regular season Mid-American Conference title, picking up 132 total votes and four first-place votes. The Bobcats also had Cece Hooks and Erica Johnson picked to the preseason All-MAC First Team.
PARKING
Cash parking will be available at Corry Garage on campus for $5.
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
Tuesday's matchup is an Education Day event, where local schools in the tri-state area will attend for a field trip to cheer on the 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.