Cincinnati.com · Dec 6, 2021
Cincinnati Bearcats pull away from Bryant 73-58 in final test before Crosstown Shootout
It's time for the Crosstown Shootout.
David DeJulius scored 14 of his game-high 16 points, Mike Saunders Jr. added 14 points and the University of Cincinnati men's basketball team defeated Bryant 73-58 Sunday at Fifth Third Arena in its final test before Saturday's showdown at rival Xavier.
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Viktor Lakhin had 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Bearcats (7-2), who righted the ship after missing their first 11 field-goal attempts.
After taking a 35-30 lead into the locker room at halftime, Cincinnati got a boost from Saunders off the bench in the second half.