Third Win Is a Charm

The Bearcats faced a tough conference opponent Saturday night at Fifth Third Arena when Seton Hall came to town. The Pirates took control of the game in the first half leading 37-30 going into half time. In the second half the Bearcats came out swinging, posting a 10-3 run, tying the game at 40-40. Shanasa Sanders and Shelly Bellman had a big hand in the second half, helping UC oiut score Seton Hall 42-25. As time expired the Bearcats came out with the victory, 72-62. Sanders, a freshman point guard, lead the Bearcats with 25 points and 9 rebounds. Kahla Roudebush wasn't far behind with 20 points. That was the fifth time in the past six games she has reached the 20 point mark. This win gives the Cats a 3-1 conference record and 13-4 overall. Here are the highlights from the final few minutes of this exciting, and big win.

Up Next the Bearcats travel to Louisville for a game Tuesday January 20 8:00 tip time.

Tremendous Turn Around

Wednesday night the women's basketball team went on the road and picked up their second conference win at West Virginia and improved their overall record to 12-3. Along with the impressive win in Morgantown, the Bearcats have also beaten a top 25 team in Xavier. Is this team surprised at their early success and quick start?

Just like on the men's side it doesn't get any easier. Saturday evening the Bearcats welcome in an equally "hot" Syracuse team. While the Cats were beating West Virginia the Orange were knocking of a top 25 team in Rutgers. This will certainly be a test for this young and developing team.

This time last year the Bearcats had just won their first Big East game of the season by upsetting Georgetown and handing Coach J. Kelly Hall his 300th career win. From that point the Cats would only win one more conference game in what would be a long season. Injured players, new coach, young players....what a difference a year makes.

Saturdays game against Syracuse is part of a double header with the men's team. The women's game starts at 7:30 and is free for anyone that went to the men's game against UCONN earlier in the afternoon. For those unable to make it to Fifth Third Arena the game will be carried on Fox Sports Network (FSN Ch #43 on Time Warner Cable). Game time is 7:30.

Crosstown Today

The womens Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout tips off today at 2:00 inside Fifth Third Arena. Earlier in the week the event was nearing a sellout. That would be the third sellout in a row. Last years UC upset the Muskies in the Cintas Center in Coach J. Kelly Hall's first year. Today Xavier comes in ranked #23, but just like we have found out in the men's version over the years....rankings mean nothing.

Today's game is also a celebration of women's athletics in Cincinnati. The gates open at 12:30 with fan giveaways and autograph sessions with current UC and Xavier female student athletes. Halftime will be an Olympic celebration that will include UC gold medalist Mary Wineberg. Tip off for the game is 2:00 This years crosstown shootout will be televised on the Fox Sports Network.