How Cincinnati Bearcats basketball gets a road win at Howard University

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It’s the first and only out-of-town road trip for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team as they venture to Washington D.C. to take on Howard University. It’s an educational trip in a couple of ways for Wes Miller’s men as they left a day early to take in the historical sites of the nation’s capital.

The Bearcats are 5-0 and played their most convincing game last Wednesday taking down Georgia Tech of the ACC, 89-54. Seven different Bearcats made three-pointers with Viktor Lakhin sinking five of his six attempts. Helping the Bearcat energy was the presence of newly eligible 7-footer Aziz Bandaogo who scored eight points with nine rebounds and a block in 21 minutes of work.

Cincinnati Bearcats forward Aziz Bandaogo (55) dunks in the first half in UC’s 89-54 win over Georgia Tech on Wednesday, Nov. 22.

The presence of Bandaogo dramatically gives the Bearcats more freedom in the use of Lakhin and fellow starter Ody Oguama in terms of minutes, fouls and strategy. Should 6-11 Jamille Reynolds also have his waiver approved by the NCAA, the UC post options are multiplied.

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“I’ll be more open on the perimeter,” Lakhin said. “It’s just a matter of chemistry between us and playing together. I have to still figure out how to still be a presence in the paint and put pressure on the rim with Aziz.”

Lakhin chuckled at his stat line against Georgia Tech when he didn’t attempt any two-point shots or free throws. He did have two of UC’s blocks in the game.

Bandaogo’s block shortly after entering the game electrified the crowd.

“His impact on a possession is so much greater than a stat sheet,” UC coach Wes Miller said. “We learned that when we coached against him. I understand being on the other side of it for sure.”

Cincinnati Bearcats forward Viktor Lakhin (30) rises for a 3-point basket against Georgia Tech…

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Publish date : 2023-11-27 00:00:05

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