From a dominant six-goal display at TQL Stadium to a chaotic, weather-fueled week on the diamond for the Redlegs, the Queen City sports scene didn’t slow down for the rain. Plus, Cincinnati Baseball officially secures its historic back-to-back ticket to the NCAA tournament, and a massive roster boost breathes new life into regional college hoops.…
Kam Mercer grew up with his dad being a Cincinnati Bearcat fan. Born in 2009, his early memories of basketball likely revolved around the Mick Cronin era of Cincinnati basketball. He grew up a Cincinnati fan as well. Fast Forward to now, and Kam has committed to Cincinnati and coach Calhoun just weeks after visiting…
NKU basketball continues to reload its roster, this time adding 6’8″ Estonian wing Patrick Otto Mäe. Bringing raw athleticism and a 6’10” wingspan from the Tilton School, Mäe adds intriguing international depth to the Norse system. Here is a breakdown of his film, stats, and projected fit in Highland Heights.
From the Bengals’ newly dropped 2026 schedule and crazy finishes at TQL Stadium to massive local baseball tournament runs and international recruiting wins, we have your complete weekly roundup of the Queen City sports scene. Read the latest edition of The Nati Report to catch up on the Reds, FCC, UC, Xavier, NKU, and Miami.
The Norse stay active on the international recruiting trail! Head coach Darrin Horn and staff have landed 6’5″ Lithuanian wing Gabrielius Jokubauskas. While his 31% mark from deep leaves room for growth, his fearless “shooters shoot” mentality and high defensive motor make him a high-reward addition to the roster.
It certainly wasn’t an ideal week for Cincinnati professional sports, especially with the Reds’ late-inning struggles and an 8-game slide. However, the college side brought plenty of hardware home as NKU Women’s Softball secured a Horizon League title and a trip to the Knoxville Regional. We break down the Reds’ weekend turnaround, preview a massive…
The Margin for error is gone. One win might punch a ticket; however, a loss could end your season. Welcome to the SSM bubble. We track the chaos so you can just enjoy the games. Updated daily beginning in January!
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