Writer - Adrian Beecher
ORLANDO, Fla. - SMU struck first with a triple from Ben Emelogu II, Cincinnati then followed this up with an 8-0 run. A jumper from Emelogu would end the run, slowing things down a bit. As we reached the funder 16-minute media timeout, Cincinnati led 11-7.
A little later SMU would put together a run of their own in the form of a 7-0 run that was capped off by a triple from William Douglas. This gave the Mustangs the lead for the second time of the game.
As things went back and forth, it was a tight one where neither team seemed to have the adavantage. As we reached the under eight-minute media timeout, things were all knotted up at 19.
Out of the timeout, SMU struggled to score as the Bearcats took a quick six-point lead. The struggles didn't last long, however, as the Stangs trailed just 26-23 as we reached the under four-minute media timeout.
The battle continued in the final four minutes of the first half, with both teams going blow for blow. As we reached the halfway point, the Bearcats had the slight 1 point advantage, leading 28-27.
Scoring leader at the half for Cincinnati was Kyle Washington with nine points. For the Mustangs, it was Emelogu II leading the way with nine as well.
A little later SMU would put together a run of their own in the form of a 7-0 run that was capped off by a triple from William Douglas. This gave the Mustangs the lead for the second time of the game.
As things went back and forth, it was a tight one where neither team seemed to have the adavantage. As we reached the under eight-minute media timeout, things were all knotted up at 19.
Out of the timeout, SMU struggled to score as the Bearcats took a quick six-point lead. The struggles didn't last long, however, as the Stangs trailed just 26-23 as we reached the under four-minute media timeout.
The battle continued in the final four minutes of the first half, with both teams going blow for blow. As we reached the halfway point, the Bearcats had the slight 1 point advantage, leading 28-27.
Scoring leader at the half for Cincinnati was Kyle Washington with nine points. For the Mustangs, it was Emelogu II leading the way with nine as well.