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Some University of Cincinnati men’s basketball history will be made Saturday, Oct. 17, even though it’s an exhibition game.
Each previous matchup between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Illinois has taken place at a neutral site. This game at Fifth Third Arena is the first time one of the squads has stepped foot in the other’s gym.
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Illinois does so with a great deal of confidence, returning three starters from a team that played in the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Illini lost to Connecticut 71-62 to end their season 28-9.
Cincinnati vs. Ohio State exhibition basketball in the CareSource Invitational at the Lindner Tennis Center in Mason on Oct. 7.
This is the first exhibition for Illinois, while UC and Ohio State did battle at the Lindner Tennis Center Oct. 7, with the Bearcats prevailing 79-68.
“To beat a team that went to the Round of 32 with some guys back, that’s a pretty good sign,” UC Bearcats coach Jerrod Calhoun said. “That’s a pretty good win in your first game.”
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Cincinnati Bearcats basketball head coaches over past 80 years
John Wiethe was UC Bearcats basketball coach from 1946-1952. UC won five Mid-American Conference titles during that time.
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Cincinnati Bearcats basketball head coaches over past 80 years
John Wiethe was UC Bearcats basketball coach from 1946-1952. UC won five Mid-American Conference titles during that time.
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Cincinnati Bearcats basketball head coaches over past 80 years
George Smith, far left, was UC’s basketball coach from 1952-1960 before coming athletic director. Clasping UC’s first national championship trophy in 1961 are athletic George Smith, center Dale Heidotting, coach Ed Jucker and co-captain Carl Bouldin.
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Cincinnati Bearcats basketball head coaches over past 80 years
University of Cincinnati basketball coach Ed Jucker prepares for…
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