2022-23 Men's Basketball Promos, Game Themes Announced

CINCINNATI -- The University of Cincinnati men's basketball team is ready for its second season under head coach Wes Miller, and the Bearcats are excited to see their fans again.

With 18 games on the Fifth Third Arena docket, see below for exciting themes and how you can get the most out of your experience. Stay tuned to GoBearcats.com and team social channels for updates and more. Fans are encouraged to wear black for each game unless specified otherwise.

Monday, Nov. 7 vs. Chaminade (7 p.m.)

• Season Opener
• Fans encouraged to wear BLACK
• Halftime entertainment by Comet Skippers

Thursday, Nov. 10 vs. Cleveland State (8 p.m.)

• Women's Basketball Plays at 5 p.m.; tickets must be purchased separately

Sunday, Nov. 13 vs. Eastern Kentucky (12 p.m.)

• Jurassic Bearcat
  • We're going back in time with fun concourse items for kids of all ages!
  • Themed in-game content and features
• Women's Basketball Plays at 3 p.m.; tickets must be purchased separately

Wednesday, Nov. 30 vs. NJIT (7 p.m.)

• TBA

Sunday, Dec. 4 vs. Bryant (12 p.m.)

• Healthcare Appreciation Night; stay tuned for more information on ticket specials
• Halftime entertainment by Performance Dogs of Ohio
• Women's Basketball Plays at 3 p.m.; tickets must be purchased separately

Saturday, Dec. 10 vs. Xavier (3 p.m.)

• Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout
• Fans encouraged to wear RED

Wednesday, Dec. 14 vs. Miami (Ohio) (7 p.m.)

• Mascot Mania
• Bearcat invites all his local mascot friends for a night of fun

Saturday, Dec. 17 vs. La Salle (2 p.m.)

• Bearcat Winterfest // Campers Reunion
  • Holiday themes pregame; iceless ice rink set up outside of Fifth Third Arena
  • Game ticket must be purchased to access
  • Rink and hot chocolate presented by Fifth Third Bank

Wednesday, Dec. 21 vs. Detroit Mercy (7 p.m.)

• Ugly Christmas Sweaters
  • Ugly Christmas Sweaters
  • All fans encouraged to wear their ugliest Christmas sweaters. You may be selected for halftime contest!

Thursday, Dec. 29 vs. Tulane (9 p.m.)

• AAC Opener
• Cheer us on as we begin our AAC pursuit

Sunday, Jan. 8 vs. Houston (3 p.m.), presented by Fifth Third Bank

• Cincy 500 Baby Race
• • Themed races in-game and halftime on the floor
• Fans encouraged to wear BLACK

Wednesday, Jan. 11 vs. East Carolina (9 p.m.)

• 90s at 9!
• Get jiggy with awesome music, trivia and other in-game content

Sunday, Jan. 22 vs. Memphis (1 p.m.)

• Day of Legends
• 70s Throwback Jerseys and Themes ... stay groovy

Wednesday, Feb. 1 vs. Tulsa (7 p.m.)

• Student Appreciation
• Raffles prizes for students thanking them for their support
• Equality and Inclusion Night

Saturday, Feb. 4 vs. UCF (1 p.m.)

• Coaches vs. Cancer
• Food drive in partnership with Bearcat Pantry; bring non-perishable items upon entry
• Fans encouraged to wear WHITE

Saturday, Feb. 11 vs. South Florida (7 p.m.)

• Nati Jam
  • Get ready for an NBA Jam throwback with games on the concourse and other exciting adventures
• Halftime entertainment by Pacers Power Pack

Wednesday, Feb. 22 vs. Temple (7 p.m.)

• Military Appreciation
• Stay tuned for ticket specials
• Halftime entertainment by Firecrackers Jump Rope team

Sunday, March 5 vs. SMU (2 p.m.)

• Senior Day
• Fans encouraged to wear RED 

2022-23 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2022-23 men's basketball campaign in Fifth Third Arena are on sale, and serve as the only guaranteed way to get admission into the Crosstown Shootout against Xavier on Dec. 10.