The Cincinnati Bearcats slow climb in the AP Top 25 continued on Monday, as they rose from No. 22 to No. 20 in the most recent poll. The No. 20 ranking marks the highest point they have reached this season.
Since last week’s poll, UC (15-2, 5-0 American Athletic Conference) collected two more wins, pushing its winning streak to eight games. The first victory was a big one, as the Bearcats escaped with a 66-64 triumph against SMU at home on Thursday. After that win, UC seemed bound for a spot inside the top 20, not just at the very entrance gate.