Pre-Tip Off

Both Adlan Elamin and Akai Fleming are going through warmups. Both did not participate in the scrimmage against Oakland last week.

Cincinnati’s Starting 5:

• MJ Collins

• Myles Colvin

• Tyler Tejada

• Tylen Riley

• Jayden Hastings

American’s Starting 5:

• Madden Collins

• Greg Jones

• Eric Michaels

• Julen Iturbe

• Matt Mayock

First thoughts – The students have showed out tonight, both areas look full. Excellent job Bearcat Ruckus

Curious to see how this Bearcats defense approaches keeping Madden Collins (#2) at bay. The heart of the Eagles offense, named Pre-Season All Patriot League and previous All Rookie-Team including All Patriot-Third Team as a true freshman last year. Averaged 13PPG.

Atmosphere is loud and electric inside Fifth Third Arena. Undoubtedly feels as if a page has been turned.

American shows a zone, trapping down on low on the block early.

Jayden Hastings subs out with an arm injury, Allenspach subs in

17:04 – Cincinnati 3 / American 2

Allenspach is making his presence felt early knocking a triple down at the top of the key.

15:52 – Cincinnati 5 / American 2

Hastings has a wrap on his shoulder on the bench

On the floor for Cincinnati

Carson, Collins, Elamin, Mahaffey, Allenspach

13:51 – Cincinnati 7 / American 8

American has a pair of three’s coming out of the previous timeout

Akai Fleming is making an impact, he’s got 5 points within a minute of subbing in for the Bearcats

11:53 – Cincinnati 15 / American 14

American is lighting it up from three point land, shooting 40%. Refusing to be put away

Beautiful back door cut action sequence from the Bearcats back to back

11:30 – Cincinnati 17 / American 14

David Iweze is playing great defense down on the block against Greg Jones (#23)

Not shying from physicality at all and boxes out with heart

9:42 – Cincinnati 20 / American 14

On the floor for Cincinnati: Collins, Fleming, Tejada, Tylen Riley, Iweze

Jayden Hastings checks back into the game after an early injury scare in the opening minutes.

7:25 Timeout – Cincinnati 22 / American 16

The Bearcats are shooting 50% from 3 point land 3-6

American is slowing down from the perimeter 30.8% 4-13

5:50 – Cincinnati 27 / American 16

Bearcats have generated a couple of steals and turnovers to go on a 8-0 run

3:53 – Cincinnati 29 / American 19

On the floor for Cincinnati: Carson, Perryman, Fleming, Tejada, Allenspach

Trevian Carson’s active hands are so distinct on defense. Swats a pass into the baseline

1:45 – Cincinnati 32 / American 28

Madden Collins is on a roll with multiple trips to the free throw line. He’s got 12 points

Momentum continues to swing in American’s favor, Cincinnati is on a turnover trend

MJ Collins will go to the line to shoot two free throws. Gives himself up on the block with a pump fake and draws contact from three American defenders.

HALFTIME – Cincinnati 35 / American 33

Cincinnati will need to minimize turnovers in the 2nd half and find a way to shut down Madden Collins (#2). He’s getting to the free throw line at will. Defensively, the Bearcats need to step up and clamp the perimeter. American is shooting just 35% from the field where they’re gunning it down from three land at 41%.

Second Half Starters for Cincinnati:

Collins

Colvin

Tejada

Riley

Allenspach

17:44 Cincinnati 37 / American 37

Madden Collins keeps finding ways to get to the layup line and will shoot two free throws

MJ Collins steps up to faceguard full court and makes a steal that goes off American and reverses possession. All heart. Momentum building, Tylen Riley has a quick 4 points into the half and is now going to the free throw line

Cincinnati elects to show the full court press

15:43 Cincinnati 43 / American 37

Beautiful dish from Allenspach to Tejada on the block for an easy layup

Bearcats are on a 6-0 run in the last 1:33

Senior forward Jayden Hastings is out (shoulder) for the remainder of tonight’s game vs. American.

14:07 – Cincinnati 49 / American 37

Bearcats are on a 12-0 run over 3:09. Tyler Tejada leads with 10 points, MJ Collins drains a three before American calls timeout.

12:02 – Cincinnati 51 / American 39

Iweze has been impressive in the paint banging the boards, he’s got 6 rebounds and block to pair.

On the floor for Cincinnati: Carson, Elamin, Riley, Iweze, Mahaffey

9:23 – Cincinnati 58 / American 41

Iweze hits a huge three at the top of the key, Bearcats are on a 7-0 run

8:04 – Cincinnati 60 / American 41

The Bearcats have done excellent increasing the pressure on the perimeter, and minimized the turnovers. They had 9 at half and only have 1 so far through 12 minutes of play.

4:56 – Cincinnati 69 / American 47

MJ Collins is up to 13 points – Subs coming in

On the floor for Cincinnati: Iweze, Fleming, Perryman Tejada, Collins

3:26 – Cincinnati 72 / American 51

Tejada knocks a three ball down in the corner to extend the lead, 13 points on the night. Beautiful dish from Perryman

Cincinnati is winning the battle of the boards 43 – 29

1:24 – Cincinnati 77 / American 52

Iweze makes a huge block on the defensive end, behind the back pass up court, slam by Fleming!

FINAL

Cincinnati 79

American 53