A little more than two weeks ago, the Houston Cougars through they had the Cincinnati Bearcats right where they wanted them. Leading by 18 in the first half, Houston was on the cusp of ending UC’s home-game winning streak. Then the Bearcats did their thing and came rushing back to win 80-70 at BB&T Arena. It was the most hype-inducing win of the season for the now No. 5 Bearcats but it made Feb. 15 a date to circle on the calendar.
That day is here and the Bearcats will once again tangle with the Cougars, this time on the road, in a game that begins a rather difficult stretch for the American Athletic Conference’s best team.