NBA News NBA News, Match Reports and UpdatesWes Miller and the Bearcats defeated Nicholls 86 to 49 on Friday night as they improve to 3-0 on the season.
The Bearcats were in control from start to finish after taking an early 6-1 lead, keeping their foot on the gas early to put Nicholls away before halftime.
The Bearcats finished the game shooting 54%/43%/64% from the field with a season high 14 blocks along the way in an all-out defensive clinic.
Cincinnati was led by senior guard Simas Lukosius who finished with 19 points, six rebounds and six assists on 7-11 shooting, (5-7 from behind the arch).
“Simas is a sniper.” joked Arrinten Page.
Jizzle James also finished with a game high 19 points, six rebounds, and four assists on 8-11 shooting, (7-7 in the second half). The sophomore point guard has been phenomenal in the second half of games this season and completely changed the dynamic of both games in the process.
However, the most impressive aspect of James’s performance tonight was his relentless defense. The sophomore guard has really taken on the role of being an elite two-way player and it was on full display tonight.
“He was special guys.” Wes Miller told reporters. “Not only did he defeat ball screens, but I really don’t think people hit him with ball screens much. He was really good tonight on the defensive end.”
Arrinten Page had his best game of his career finishing with 11 points, six rebounds and a career high five blocks. The Southern California transfer has quickly grown into his role with Cincinnati and you can really see him to start to come on the more the season progresses.
Now Dillon Mitchell, was arguably the best player on the court tonight as he finished with 12 points and nine rebounds on 6-8 shooting (75%). Mitchell’s high energy changed the game immediately from tip-off after four quick points and four rebounds in the opening segment of the game.
How it Happened
The Bearcats jumped out to an early 6-1 lead with 15:45 left in the first half behind an electric start from Dillon Mitchell. The…
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Publish date : 2024-11-16 03:04:00
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