Big East Play Starts Today

Sunday afternoon the Bearcats begin their travels down a very dangerous and tough road. 

From here on out there are no "should win games".  Each one is as tough as the next, its time to start Big East Conference play.  During the non conference part of their schedule they saw some top teams, had to play from behind, and lost leads.  Did they learn enough to prepare them for the next 2 months?

We asked Coach Cronin if he was more confident entering Big East play this season as opposed to the previous years?

Some may say that is just "coach speak", tell that to Notre Dame.  Just three days after being beaten by Providence 75-54 St John's came back and upset the #7 Fighting Irish 71-65 Saturday.

UC @ Marquette  2:00   Fox Sports Ohio

Monday Night: #24 Memphis on ESPN

Monday night the Bearcats wrap up the non conference part of their schedule in Memphis taking on the #24 ranked Tigers. The main purpose behind the first 2 months of play is to develop the team and get them ready for conference play, it's a bonus if you can pick up some "quality wins" and boost your post season resume along the way.
We talked to Head Coach Mick Cronin about his teams development so far, and the importance of building a resume before hitting conference play.

The players know how good Memphis is and how this is another opportunity to see if they measure up against a ranked team on the road.

A win against Memphis would certainly bring some attention to the Bearcats. As they enter Big East play no one is talking about UC, mainly because they spoiled their last opportunity in the ESPN spotlight.


Monday Night 9:00 ESPN @ #24 Memphis
The Bearcats enter the contest with the Tigers favored by 13 points, the same amount Memphis was favored by last year when they came into Fifth Third Arena with a #2 ranking. An "under maned" Bearcat team played with tremendous heart kept the game close losing by only 10. How hard did UC play? They out rebounded the Tigers, a team that won the battle on the boards in almost every game last year on their way to the national championship game.