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No. 2 seed UC Bearcats too strong for No. 15 seed Georgia State in NCAA tournament opener

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The University of Cincinnati Bearcats have played in the NCAA Tournament 31 times since the tournament began in 1939. 2018 will be their 32nd appearance. The Enquirer/Mike Nyerges

NASHVILLE - The University of Cincinnati men's basketball team fell behind 8-1 early in the game but eventually overpowered underdog Georgia State 68-53 here Saturday, in an NCAA Tournament first-round game at Bridgestone Arena.

Sophomore guard Jarron Cumberland led No. 2 South Regional seed UC with career highs of 27 points and 11 rebounds, as No. 15 seed Georgia State eventually was worn down by the Bearcats.