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FILE - Utah center Branden Carlson dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. “This team has the mindset that we’re just going to be physical this year,” senior center Branden Carlson said. “We’re not going to get pushed around.” (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Utah hopes improved physicality, experience equals success

By John Coon Oct. 20, 2022 05:07 PM EDT

Cincinnati guard Jeremiah Davenport celebrates after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/11/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 02:28 PM EST

Cincinnati guard Jeremiah Davenport (24) brings the ball up against Houston during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
No. 14 Houston tops Bearcats, takes AAC regular-season title

Mar. 01, 2022 11:36 PM EST

Lakhin carries Cincinnati over Bryant 73-58

Dec. 05, 2021 09:40 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — David DeJulius scored 16 points and Viktor Lakhin had 13 points and 11 rebounds to lift Cincinnati to a 73-58 win over Bryant on Sunday night...

Arkansas' Kamani Johnson (20) and Trey Wade (3) collide with Cincinnati's Jeremiah Davenport (24) as they chase a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 13 Arkansas beats Cincy 73-67 in Hall of Fame Classic

By Dave Skretta Nov. 23, 2021 11:46 PM EST

Illinois' Trent Frazier, top, jumps over Cincinnati's Mike Saunders as they chased after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Cincy escapes early 15-point hole, routs No. 14 Illini 71-51

By Dave Skretta Nov. 22, 2021 08:44 PM EST

DeJulius lifts Cincinnati over Alabama A&M 89-66

Nov. 16, 2021 09:33 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — David DeJulius had 21 points as Cincinnati rolled past Alabama A&M 89-66 on Tuesday night. Mike Saunders Jr. had 14...

Cincinnati beats SMU 74-71 in AAC tourney

Mar. 12, 2021 11:18 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jeremiah Davenport scored 19 points with five 3-pointers and seven rebounds, and Cincinnati held off SMU for a 74-71 win in the...

Baylor's Mark Vital (11) tries to steal the ball from Oklahoma State's Isaac Likekele during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big Sky - Semifinal 2 (win) at Big Sky - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/13/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 09:17 PM EST

Ellis, Dandridge carry Memphis past Cincinnati 80-74

Feb. 28, 2021 04:12 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Boogie Ellis scored 17 points to lead five Memphis players in double figures as the Tigers topped Cincinnati 80-74 on Sunday. ...