CINCINNATI -- No. 20 Cincinnati has every reason to look past Wednesday night's game at Fifth Third Arena against the Temple Owls.
Well, except one: The Bearcats know better.
Cincinnati enters the contest on an eight-game winning streak that includes key American Athletic Conference wins over Houston and SMU. The Bearcats' RPI soared to 16 this week and their NCAA Tournament resume is stronger than ever.
Temple, meanwhile, has lost five of six.
But, don't be fooled. Coming into this season, the Owls had defeated Cincinnati in three straight games and six of the previous 10.