Despite its success on the offensive end this season, Cincinnati turned to its trademarks of defense and rebounding to pick up a win against Wichita State and reach The American final for the third straight year
by Dick Weiss
MEMPHIS -- Cincinnati put an end to Wichita State’s Cinderella dreams here yesterday, coming up with just enough answers to defeat the sixth seeded Shockers, 66-63, and advance to the championship game of the American Athletic Conference tournament against Houston at FedExForum.
The ESPN matinee will be the national showcase for the two best teams in The American and the perfect lead-in to Selection Sunday, where The American is expecting to once again receive multiple bids from the selection committee.