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Cincinnati Bearcats try to stay motivated, with Cleveland State up next

UC associate HC Larry Davis fills in for ailing Cronin, discusses win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff Wochit

For basketball teams such as the No. 20-ranked University of Cincinnati, getting motivated for lesser teams can be as big a chore as facing the bluebloods.

UC (10-2) is facing that situation once again, as the Bearcats prepare to play Cleveland State (3-7) on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Northern Kentucky University. The Bearcats come off a methodical 77-49 pounding of winless Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday.

After a four-game grind against then-No. 21 Xavier (89-76 loss), then-No.