Since the Wichita State Shockers entered the American Athletic Conference, it was clear that the first time the Cincinnati Bearcats faced them, it was going to be a spectacle. That spectacle has arrived, and although it might not be coming with a top-10 matchup like it could have, its still a major contest in the AAC title chase.
- Tipoff: 4 p.m. ET
- Television: ESPN
- Announcing crew: Kevin Brown (play-by-play) and Fran Fraschilla (analyst)
- Radio: 700 WLW
- Announcing crew: Dan Hoard (play-by-play) and Terry Nelson (analyst)
- Series history: We know Wichita State as the former bully in the Missouri Valley Conference, but the Bearcats used to be in that league as well.