University of Connecticut Athletics
University of Connecticut
University of Cincinnati
Mens Basketball Set to Host Cincinnati, Honor 1999 team Sunday Afternoon
2/23/2019 4:20:00 PM | Men's Basketball
STORRS, Conn. – Making its final regular season appearance at the XL Center, the UConn men's basketball team prepares to host the Cincinnati Bearcats Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. The game will be televised by ESPN.
UConn will honor the 20th anniversary of its 1999 NCAA Championship team with a ceremony at halftime.
How to Follow…
TV: ESPN
Live Stats: vs. Cincinnati
Audio: vs. Cincinnati
Twitter: @UConnMBB
Opponent and Series History…
- Cincinnati holds a 14-13 advantage in the all-time series against the Huskies. The Bearcats took the first matchup the season, 74-72, in overtime.
- Cincinnati (22-4, 11-2) is coming off a 60-55 home victory over UCF on Thursday.
- Jarron Cumberland (19.0) is the Bearcats' top scorer, Tre Scott leads in rebounding (6.3) and Cumberland is tops in assists (3.6).
Last Time Out…
Leading the Pack…
Coach Dan Hurley enters his first season at the helm after he became the 19th head coach in the history of UConn men's basketball on March 22, 2018. Prior to his hiring, Hurley spent two seasons at Wagner College and six at the University of Rhode Island, and owns a collegiate coaching record of 153- 105 (.593). He is coming off two consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and last season was named the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year.
Next Up…
UConn again makes a midweek trip as it journeys to Wichita, Kan., to challenge the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Feb. 28. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. tipoff and will be televised by ESPN2.
