Awards and observations from Maui Invitational

...have seen all season. Harris has the chance to be special. • Cincinnati has made great strides under Mick Cronin. The Bearcats really guard people, play hard and rebound well. I was impressed with...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Gonzaga edges Cincinnati for Maui Invitational title

Robert Sacre scored 14 points and Gonzaga won the Maui Invitational for the first time in three tries, beating Cincinnati 61-59 in overtime Wednesday night at the Lahaina Civic Center.

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Gonzaga needs OT to beat Cincinnati, claim first Maui title

Gates scores 12 of his 17 in second-half stretch that downs No. 22 Terps

Yancy Gates scored 17 points and added 13 rebounds and Deonta Vaughn had 16 points to lead Cincinnati to the championship game of the Maui Invitational with a 69-57 victory over Maryland (No. 22 ESPN/USA Today, No. 21 AP) on Tuesday.

Cincinnati Stuns No. 22 Maryland

Cincinnati wins big over Maryland, 69-57

Observations from Day 1 at the Maui Invitational

...the Zags' team. He is a respected player. • Cincinnati bullied Vanderbilt on the glass and did a great job of "scouting report" defense. The Bearcats did a really good job of taking away open...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Cincinnati beats Vanderbilt in Maui first round

Yancy Gates scored 12 points in an 18-2 first-half run that set the tone for Cincinnati's 67-58 victory over No. 24 Vanderbilt on Monday in the first round of the EA Sports Maui Invitational.

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Cincinnati 92, Toledo 68

Cincinnati 92, Toledo 68

Cincinnati 69, Prairie View 62

Cincinnati 69, Prairie View 62

For these 10, season offers chance to 'prove it'

...way. If he plays with effort and determination, he can be an absolute beast for Cincinnati. For the Bearcats to take the next step, Gates has to ratchet up his productivity level and his...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Cincy's Stephenson won't miss games

Highly-touted freshman Lance Stephenson of Cincinnati has been cleared to compete by the NCAA Eligibility Center and won't sit out any games, greatly enhancing the Bearcats' status as a Big East Conference contender.

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ESPNU previews the 2009-2010 Big East season

CAPTION: Feb 28, 2009; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin talks to Deonta Vaughn (5) during the game against the Louisville Cardinals...

Dec 29, 2008; Memphis, TN, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Deonta Vaughn (5) during the game against the Memphis Tigers at the FedEx Forum. Memphis...