HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- Cane Broome scored 17 points during his debut as Cincinnati's point guard, and the 12th-ranked Bearcats pulled away to a 107-77 victory over Savannah State on Friday.
The Bearcats (1-0) showed the offensive depth that brought them their highest AP preseason ranking since 1999-2000. Gary Clark -- one of three returning starters -- had 13 points and 11 rebounds in their first game at a temporary home arena.
Broome sat out last season after transferring from Sacred Heart. He started the game and had four assists and six turnovers in Cincinnati's highest-scoring opener since a 108-73 victory over Austin Peay in 1994.