Cincinnati Bearcats basketball opens up in CareSource Charity Classic with win over Ohio State

Homecoming festivities at the University of Cincinnati began Friday evening as two in-state teams that hadn’t met since 2019 tipped off in the CareSource Charity Classic basketball event.

Those supporting the cause were treated to an entertaining and athletic night as the Cincinnati Bearcats pulled away from Ohio State early and notched the 80-62 win.

New forward Dillon Mitchell was a presence all night, making all six of his shots, including several dunks. Mitchell had 12 points and seven rebounds. Simas Lukošius also had 12 points while Day Day Thomas added 11.

Bearcats newcomer Dillon Mitchell blocks a shot during UC’s 80-62 exhibition victory over Ohio State Friday night. Mitchell had a big night, making all six of his shots on the way to a 12-point, 7-rebound debut performance.

Seven Bearcats rang up 3-pointers with Jizzle James, Josh Reed and Lukošius all making a pair. Eight Bearcats had steals. The downside was 21 turnovers.

“That’s the kind of thing that’ll get your butt beat in the Big 12,” UC coach Wes Miller said.

Micah Parrish and Meechie Johnson Jr. led Ohio State with 11 points each. The Bearcats outrebounded the Buckeyes 38-21.

“It’s no secret, this is a really good offensive rebounding team,” Ohio State coach Jake Diebler said. “As much as we want to simulate that in practice, we need reps against a really good team in that regard.”

Attendance wasn’t given for the game, but it appeared the arena was at least 75% full.

UC’s win doesn’t count, but it’s been a while

For the Cincinnati Bearcats, they were meeting Ohio State for the first time in five years and looking for their first win over the Buckeyes since the second of two NCAA titles were won March 24, 1962.

Any UC fan that goes back that far at least left the exhibition with a little grin. While the Bearcats left happy, Miller’s goal is to point out their shortcomings.

“Guys, it didn’t count,” he said at the podium. “We can’t think we ever did anything in dang October. We’ve got to come back to work on Sunday….

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Publish date : 2024-10-19 00:52:00

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