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UC basketball faces talented group of Bulldogs at Mississippi State

UC's Mick Cronin, Justin Jenifer, Keith Williams talk Mississippi State. The Bearcats face the No. 17/18 Bulldogs Saturday night. Scott Springer, sspringer@enquirer.com

CORRYVILLE - Despite a 9-1 record, the University of Cincinnati men's basketball team has not yet reached the top 25 this season.

The USA Today/coaches poll has them four back at No. 29, with the Associated Press listing them at No. 27.

A victory Saturday night should change that as UC faces a hot-shooting Mississippi State team on the road. The Rebels (No. 17 USA Today/No. 18 AP) are 8-1 and shot a blistering 19-of-30 from the three-point line in their win over Clemson 82-71.