The Cincinnati Bearcats took a large lead in the third quarter before allowing a significantly taller SMU team back into the game. The win, UC’s fourth straight, counted as revenge against a Mustangs team that beat them 64-47 in Dallas two weeks ago. At the same time, UC’s inability to close out a game they led by as much as fifteen points in the third quarter raises concerns about their ability to hold off rallies against stronger competition.
Shanice Johnson led the Bearcats on both ends of the floor, scoring 17 points and grabbing 11 rebounds against a towering SMU front court.