The Cincinnati Bearcats got a resume-building win last night over a solid Furman team that will probably win the SOCON this season and be dangerous in the NCAA Tournament. The Bearcats showed signs of life from beyond the arc, added a new wrinkle to their half court defense to shore up their deficiencies, and altered the starting lineup to provide more balance on both ends of the floor. Let’s get into the Bearcats 78-73 win over the Furman Paladins.
Defense
The Bearcats defense was much improved this game. They held a very efficient Furman team to under 40% from the field and 25% from three.