Tomorrow Can't Come Fast Enough #leggo #bearcatnation Nobody Ever Said It Would Be Easy #UCvsUK
— Cashmere Wright (@CashmereWright1) March 20, 2015
#Gameday #BearcatNation #WhyNotUs #BeatUK pic.twitter.com/fvfioG7kCg
— Hooby Dooby (@BearcatNation32) March 21, 2015
@A_Marksman12 and @UC_Equipment preparing the court for walk-thru tomorrow for our game against UK! @marchmadness pic.twitter.com/47Cbtlp3SE
— Cincinnati Managers (@UCHoopsManagers) March 21, 2015
#CenterCourt at @fourthstlive Crushing it! @GoBEARCATS @UCRallyCats @CincinnatiCheer #UKvsUC pic.twitter.com/TBOJrlaML9
— ESPN Louisville (@ESPN680) March 21, 2015
💰💰 you know I'm here @caupain10 pic.twitter.com/1dtXVDNZZ8
— Coach (E)dwards (@ZachEdwards_) March 21, 2015
Right now outside the KFC Yum Center. https://t.co/TIGxrggm1f
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/lilsass2/status/579338239435214848
Live from @holygrailbanks . Awesome crowd. This place is ready to rock. #Bearcats #BeatUK pic.twitter.com/cldat8BWZo
— Greg Harrell (@GregHarrell24) March 21, 2015
if Willie blocks 3 shots today,,,he passes Melvin Turpin for #2 all-time shotblocker for @KentuckyMBB
— Tom Leach (@tomleachKY) March 21, 2015
With a win today, Kentucky sets a new NCAA record for best start to a season at 36-0.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) March 21, 2015
UC wearing shirts that say "BEARCATS DESTINY" pic.twitter.com/9GoyJPKURV via @FOX19Joe
— FOX19 NOW (@FOX19) March 21, 2015
UC taking the court. https://t.co/OI6ASMBmN1
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) March 21, 2015
— Cashmere Wright (@CashmereWright1) March 21, 2015
LETS GO BEARCATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Time to make history #cincinnati #BearcatsDestiny #SurviveandAdvance
— Mike Schneid (@msschneid) March 21, 2015
I'd go with "a few hundred" Cincinnati fans here at the KFC Yum! Center. Several thousand in Kentucky blue. Home game again for Cats.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) March 21, 2015
#Bearcats starters vs. Kentucky:
Ellis – F
Thomas – F
Caupain – G
Clark – F
Cobb – GTipoff in about five minutes on CBS & 700 WLW.
— Cincinnati Bearcats (@GoBEARCATS) March 21, 2015
Have to say, cannot recall seeing a bigger college team than #UK. Rather impressive seeing them for first time in person.
— Tom Groeschen (@TomGroeschen) March 21, 2015
Just a wee bit more interest in the Yum! for game 2.
— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) March 21, 2015
Let's Go #Bearcats !!!!
— Walt Merritt 🇺🇸🌹🗽 (@WaltMerritt27) March 21, 2015
That said, Villanova '85, NC State '83….never know.
— Tom Groeschen (@TomGroeschen) March 21, 2015
Co-sign. RT @jeffborzello Cincinnati has to keep Kentucky off the offensive glass, take care of the ball, and make 3s. Simple enough, right?
— John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) March 21, 2015
Game Time! Go Bearcats!!
— John Kurtz (@Jurtz77) March 21, 2015
Here we go pic.twitter.com/atGBEpiWs5
— BearcatJournal.com (@BearcatJournal) March 21, 2015
Shaq Thomas with the first score of the game and we're underway!
— Cincinnati Bearcats (@GoBEARCATS) March 21, 2015
LET'S GO #BEARCATS! #BeatUK #MarchMadness
— Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) March 21, 2015
Karl-Anthony Towns on Farad Cobb. Good God.
— Mo Egger (@MoEgger) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/celebrityhottub/status/579356089671618560
Karl-Anthony Towns seeks (and initiates) a ton of contact on the block. As physical a freshman as I can remember seeing.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) March 21, 2015
Karl-Anthony Towns has Kentucky's first four points. And then a monster block. He's been pretty good of late.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) March 21, 2015
I don't know the best way to beat Kentucky's defense, but I'm pretty sure long dribble 2s is not it.
— Eamonn Brennan (@eamonnbrennan) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/kmattio/status/579357613395218432
Bearcats in a zone and you can tell on that possession they were hyper-aware of where Booker was. With good reason.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) March 21, 2015
Lead the team Troy
— Munchie LeGaux (@MunchieLegaux) March 21, 2015
DeBerry got rid of that ball at about 4.9 seconds. You better have a purpose with that ball when you get it.
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/rickbozich/status/579358094565728258
We got a chance Sanders hit a 3
— J.T. Smith (@_JT_Smith) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/Sam_Vecenie/status/579358873598992384
Kentucky alley-oop #marchmadness https://t.co/x7FupUMSqd
— The Comeback NCAA (@TheComebackNCAA) March 21, 2015
Bad 2nd foul on Clark. DeBerry and Ellis playing together now.
— BearcatJournal.com (@BearcatJournal) March 21, 2015
Other than the fouls, as good a start as Cincinnati could have hoped for
— Ed Isaacson (@Ed_HunterAM) March 21, 2015
Ellis 4 pts, #UC leads 9-6 at 2d media stop.
UC 4-10, Ky. 2-10 from field.— Tom Groeschen (@TomGroeschen) March 21, 2015
Think UC has sent the "We'll be here all day" message. Up 9-6. Not a lot of skill but plenty of will.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) March 21, 2015
FYI @DEBERRY22 is a grown man.
— B. Fox (@BearcatsRadio) March 21, 2015
DeBerry!!!!!!
— Jerry Casser (@RUJerry) March 21, 2015
Octavius Ellis and Coreontae DeBerry on the floor at the same time for Cincinnati. Very unusual.
— John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) March 21, 2015
Inside hustle paying off
— Bearcat T (@Bearcat_T) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/Beisner_cn2/status/579360983900016640
FINALLY…Aaron hits the three. Ice cold everyone early
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/SeanKilpatrick_/status/579361186694578176
UK's first lead comes at 8:34 mark. And it's louder than Rupp in here.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) March 21, 2015
Big 3 kev
— Munchie LeGaux (@MunchieLegaux) March 21, 2015
17-16 UK at the under 8 stop. UC 47% from the floor and 50% from 3. UK 32% and 20%.
— BearcatJournal.com (@BearcatJournal) March 21, 2015
We're okay we're okay we're okay. #Bearcats
— Dan Phillips (@designbydanielp) March 21, 2015
Cincinnati ranks 11th in the nation in fewest fouls per game, but Kentucky is already in the bonus
— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) March 21, 2015
DaBear having himself a game
— Neal Slaton (@BearcatNeal) March 21, 2015
Deberry is playing his butt off
— Jordan Luallen (@jLuallen10) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/megankelly27/status/579362758803718144
I'm now awarding @GoBEARCATS Coreontae DeBerry title of second most unconventional player in CBB, behind Butler's Roosevelt Jones.
— Michael DeCourcy (@tsnmike) March 21, 2015
The Bearcats are outmanned and outsized. They do not look the least bit intimidated.
— Mo Egger (@MoEgger) March 21, 2015
Three Bearcats with two fouls. Could be white-knuckling to halftime.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) March 21, 2015
Damn Cobb lol
— J.T. Smith (@_JT_Smith) March 21, 2015
The thing I like about these Mick Cronin Cincy teams is that the effort & scrapping isn’t just about playing UK. Those are his teams
— Ed Isaacson (@Ed_HunterAM) March 21, 2015
All I ask of this imperial Kentucky march is that a few teams make it interesting along the way. Bearcats up for it today.
— Eamonn Brennan (@eamonnbrennan) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/BPredict/status/579364068051542016
Ellis and DeBerry played approximately zero possessions together last 5 games. Playing most of 1st half together today.
— Ken Pomeroy (@kenpomeroy) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/pencerm/status/579364790876913665
<— Troy Caupain Fan Club member.
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 21, 2015
I think Cauley-Stein got the "Dunk it" message.
— Jon Hale (@JonHale_HL) March 21, 2015
My lord lmao
— J.T. Smith (@_JT_Smith) March 21, 2015
WILLIE CAULEY-STEIN JUST DUNKED ON EVERYONE!! #NCAALouisville
— RTC Midwest Region (@RTCMWRegion) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/NicoleAuerbach/status/579365043604754432
Airball a 3 and be featured on a WCS dunk poster. Not the best seven seconds for Quadri Moore.
— John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) March 21, 2015
Worst sequence by one player all year … Points at Q
— J.T. Smith (@_JT_Smith) March 21, 2015
Quadri is going to see that in his sleep every night for the rest of his life
— Hooby Dooby (@BearcatNation32) March 21, 2015
Quad. In memorandum https://t.co/HSj6E6M5uz
— Bearcats Blog (@BearcatsBlog) March 21, 2015
Ellis to the locker room. @FOX19
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) March 21, 2015
Ellis is hurt? So WCS destroyed 2 players with that dunk.
— David Hess (@AudacityOfHoops) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/Sam_Vecenie/status/579366064812765184
Slow down and calm down
— Bearcat T (@Bearcat_T) March 21, 2015
Why is Larry not using his damn timeout
— Eric Lilly (@EricLiIIy) March 21, 2015
Fuck
— Neal Slaton (@BearcatNeal) March 21, 2015
Kentucky on a 10-0 run and Rupp Arena Louisville is ROARING after Aaron Harrison splashes a three. It's 31-24 UK, 39.1 seconds first half.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) March 21, 2015
Disastrous final segment in progresss. UK now leading 31-24 with 39.1 left.
— BearcatJournal.com (@BearcatJournal) March 21, 2015
UC was right in it playing well, then like 2-3 hero ball shots in a row, and just like that UK goes on a run. Can't do stuff like that
— Brian Snow (@BSnowND) March 21, 2015
A 30-possession half. Cincinnati's turnover percentage tracks its American-worst figure pretty faithfully.
— John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) March 21, 2015
So great to see @GoBEARCATS All-American Steve Logan in front row at @KFC_Yum_Center UC could use his shooting. pic.twitter.com/tpCKkSlixV
— Michael DeCourcy (@tsnmike) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/TheCauldron/status/579369669603106816
Verne Lundquist just winked at me. Not sure why, but it was cool.
— Mo Egger (@MoEgger) March 21, 2015
First 4 minutes of 2nd half will determine how last 4 minutes look.
— Alex Meacham (@Alex_Meacham) March 21, 2015
Ellis is in the game for the #Bearcats to start the 2nd half. Draws a foul and will shoot the first free throws for UC today…
— Tom Gelehrter (@Tommy_G) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/JDot0/status/579373229636231168
Oh my lord, Octavius is fired up
— Elise Jesse (@EliseJesseTV) March 21, 2015
Trey Lyles did not like Ellis putting his hand on him there. Official quickly came over and separated them.
— Jon Hale (@JonHale_HL) March 21, 2015
Ellis in the middle of some other disagreement, and it looks like Aaron Harrison has gotten a technical.
— Jon Hale (@JonHale_HL) March 21, 2015
3rd foul on Thomas. T called on someone from UK.
— BearcatJournal.com (@BearcatJournal) March 21, 2015
UK trying to get in Octavious' head. Stay cool.
— Ashley Finn (@acfinn) March 21, 2015
The thing about a mercurial player is that they can export that to the opponent. The Lucas Johnson Effect.
— John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) March 21, 2015
kentucky fans are outraged that the referees have only given them 12 of the game's 14 free throws
— No Escalators (@NoEscalators) March 21, 2015
Lyles misses 2 FT and Caupain converts the technical shots.
— BearcatJournal.com (@BearcatJournal) March 21, 2015
Three misses at point-blank range…
— Mo Egger (@MoEgger) March 21, 2015
This just got Aaron Harrison a T. https://t.co/gGfAnYlqa5
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) March 21, 2015
#bearcats trail, 35-30, with 15:45 left. UK now starting to pick up fouls as things get a little chippy at both ends.
— Bill Koch (@bkoch) March 21, 2015
Lets Go Cincy #BearcatNation
— IG: Jarred_Evans (@IAmJarredEvans) March 21, 2015
Necessary pic.twitter.com/7imCwGFj61
— Lauren Mang 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@lmango) March 21, 2015
Have to credit Caupain, Ellis for trying to push ball inside for #UC…but UK has built 39-32 lead, 14:36 left.
— Tom Groeschen (@TomGroeschen) March 21, 2015
Troy should have learned he can't do that
— Neal Slaton (@BearcatNeal) March 21, 2015
Devin Booker hasn't had much go right at offensive end, but that 1-on-Cincy drive was nice. Cats back up 7, UC back on ropes.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) March 21, 2015
— Michael Shamburger (@mshamburger1) March 21, 2015
That shot hit the rim.
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 21, 2015
FYI, Antinio Petty, who called the goaltend on SMU, is working this UK-UC game.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) March 21, 2015
Great D gary
— Bearcat T (@Bearcat_T) March 21, 2015
Holy shit these fans boo everything
— Danny V. (@DTV89) March 21, 2015
#Bearcats are 2 for their last 12 from the field and still very much alive. 39-34. Three missed chances on last trip.
— Tom Gelehrter (@Tommy_G) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/celebrityhottub/status/579379052663975937
Gary Clark has been great this second half. Plenty off energy, giving Cincinnati extra opportunities. If only he was finishing consistently.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) March 21, 2015
Aaron Harrison sure picks his spots well.
— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) March 21, 2015
Far too many missed chances right at the rim. Have to consistently keep pressure on UK to win.
— BearcatJournal.com (@BearcatJournal) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/hokiesmash/status/579379500921782272
UK up 42-34 at the under 12 stop. DeBerry to the line for 2.
— BearcatJournal.com (@BearcatJournal) March 21, 2015
Octavius Ellis checks back in… https://t.co/xYOfEafrPh
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/lukewinn/status/579380978239541248
Cincy is only 3-18 FG this half. And only down by 9. Wow
— Mike Hall (@MikeHallHere) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/TomFornelli/status/579381290593624064
Kentucky's on an 11-3 run since Cincinnati cut the lead to three with 15:40 to go.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) March 21, 2015
Way to be there Maine
— Hooby Dooby (@BearcatNation32) March 21, 2015
Just how LD drew it up. Cobb from half court airball to Sanders. #Bearcats #35-1
— B. Fox (@BearcatsRadio) March 21, 2015
Frick and the roll
— Hooby Dooby (@BearcatNation32) March 21, 2015
Andrew Harrison's taking over.
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 21, 2015
Andrew Harrison just taking the heck over here. Consecutive strong, strong takes to the rim. And-one there. Lead is 12.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) March 21, 2015
Uc has done everything well except shoot. Just missed too many easy ones to have a chance against this good a team
— Mark Raines – SF Author (@bearcatmark1) March 21, 2015
#Bearcats have picked up a handful of fouls today by trying to match Kentucky's physicality. Not sure it all adds up.
— Tom Gelehrter (@Tommy_G) March 21, 2015
Cats know their opponent will be dog tired the last 10 minutes, and especially the last 5. Fresh legs + long arms = winning time.
— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) March 21, 2015
#UK 50, #UC 39 with 7:30 left. Wildcats man D making UC work hard to get shots, and #Bearcats have little time to spare.
— Tom Groeschen (@TomGroeschen) March 21, 2015
It's been said by others, but the Harrison twins stepped up today. Big for UK, especially with Booker struggling
— Busting Brackets (@BustingBrackets) March 21, 2015
These officials are … something.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) March 21, 2015
Running into each other is now not allowed. That's awful both ways
— BearcatJournal.com (@BearcatJournal) March 21, 2015
Ellis and Clark each with 4 fouls for #UC. Over 7:00 left
— Tom Groeschen (@TomGroeschen) March 21, 2015
Damn that was a dunk
— J.T. Smith (@_JT_Smith) March 21, 2015
Everybody loves double fouls http://t.co/rtJX28e3ZU
— David Hess (@AudacityOfHoops) March 21, 2015
I'm glad Verne Lundquist talked about Octavius Ellis' background. People just love to sit back and judge without knowing the full story.
— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) March 21, 2015
Karl-Anthony Towns stuffs another Cincinnati shot. Jump ball. He's fired up. It's 53-41, 5:15 to go.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) March 21, 2015
There's that moment in every Kentucky game where the opponent just no longer wants to keep attacking the rim. Think we're at that point.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/jdubs88/status/579384818296758272
Everything UC puts up, there's a UK hand reaching higher.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/jcox_80/status/579385029547175937
Tyler Ulis roars (crowd too) after a 3-pointer to make it 56-43 with just over four minutes to go. Towns' fourth foul, though.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) March 21, 2015
But this one's about over. Bearcats don't have the horses offensively. Damn sure have the desire and fight, though.
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/lukewinn/status/579385326793281536
"What's your offensive game plan against UK?" "Catch their blocked shots and then get the second shot up before they've recovered."
— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) March 21, 2015
Troy with the miracle basket https://t.co/9tmMNVmEtn
— Bearcats Blog (@BearcatsBlog) March 21, 2015
Can't even be mad. Love the fight in this team #Bearcats
— Stuart Gilchrist (@StewieGilchrist) March 21, 2015
UK up 56-43 at the final media stop of the day.
— BearcatJournal.com (@BearcatJournal) March 21, 2015
UC made UK earn it..not bad for an 8th seed
— J.T. Smith (@_JT_Smith) March 21, 2015
31% from floor, 2 of 12 from 3, and 5 of 10 from FT isn't getting it done.
— John Silver (@JohnFSilver) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/Beisner_cn2/status/579387292617326593
Kentucky. Sharpie.
— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) March 21, 2015
It's 60-43 #UK, as clock winds down under 2:00. Perfect game Villanova '85 was needed, did not happen.
— Tom Groeschen (@TomGroeschen) March 21, 2015
Hell of a game @Tay_UC2 thanks for a great season. #BearcatNation
— Lauren Mang 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@lmango) March 21, 2015
With this UK win, for the first time in men’s D-I history, a team has reached 36-0.
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) March 21, 2015
Tough end today, but a hell of a year for the #Bearcats considering the adversity they faced. 23 wins w/young team & Cronin out.
— Tom Gelehrter (@Tommy_G) March 21, 2015
Final score is not indicative to how these boys played. #ProudlyCincinnati
— John Goebel (@ProfessorJG_22) March 21, 2015
And remember, everyone on this NCAA Tournament team is back, except Jermaine Sanders. Plus a strong signing class. Future is bright, folks.
— Tom Gelehrter (@Tommy_G) March 21, 2015
Better team won but i love my BEARCATS
— Eric Hicks (@ecHicks14) March 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/SeanKilpatrick_/status/579388522701930497
UC made UK look average.. UK made UC look below average..
— J.T. Smith (@_JT_Smith) March 21, 2015
FINAL – Kentucky 64, #Bearcats 51
Cincinnati finishes season 23-11 after making #MarchMadness for the 5th straight year.
— Cincinnati Bearcats (@GoBEARCATS) March 21, 2015
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