Game Preview The American regular-season and tournament champions, the Cincinnati Bearcats are after the program's first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 2012 when they take on Nevada ... The Bearcats' historically great defense stood out in the second half of the team's first-round win, as Cincinnati allowed just 23 points over 20 minutes against Georgia State ... Led by Gary Clark, who has collected The American Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sportsmanship Award, First Team All-Conference and tournament Most Outstanding Player honors over the last 10 days, the Bearcats are allowing just over fifty-seven points per game, second in the country … Clark posted his fourth straight double-double in the win, while Jarron Cumberland had a career afternoon with 27 points and 11 boards .
(2) Cincinnati vs. (7) Nevada
Sunday, March 18
6:10 p.m. ET - TNT
Second-Seeded Bearcats Seek Sweet 16 Appearance on Sunday
