In our weekly poll, the Bearcat fans that visit this site said that they have gained some confidence in the team following the win Wednesday against Georgetown. The team itself also shares in that confidence, it was a good win for this young team.
This team is learning how to win, and just in time. Winning four of the first 8 games is an accomplishment in this league. Why is the team playing better now compared to in late December and early January? Did "the light" finally come on for some of the younger players? Coach Cronin has been preaching the importance of defense all season. He may not tell his team this, but is it a case of " I told you so" as far as if they play defense they will will games?
Playing in the Big East in late January is a difficult situation to prepare any player for. In the past couple of weeks UC has been on as big of a "run" as you can be on in this tough conference. Winning 3 of the last 4 had taught this team how to win. In this conference a victory is something to cherish, not expect.
They have learned how to win, they have even learned how to win on the road. However, the next test is a doosey, at Villanova. A team that is coming of a win against Pittsburgh and never looses at home. UC played some tough games in December and early January, and hopefully has grown to better handle big games in big atmospheres.
Up Next: At Villanova Sunday Tip Time Noon.
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