11:44 PM ET, Thu March 11, 2010

UC: How do you like them now?

Cincinnati Enquirer — It's not out of the question that with another two wins that would put them in the Big East final, UC could still get an NCAA Tournament bid, writes Bill Koch on his UC blog. • Xavier's goal: Win A-10 tournament

4 hours ago

UC edges Louisville to stay alive

Cincinnati Enquirer — Two big free throws in the last six seconds preserved a 69-66 victory for Cincinnati over Louisville in the second round of the Big East Championship.

21 hours ago

UC pro day good for duo

Cincinnati Enquirer — During UC's Pro Day on Wednesday at Nippert Stadium, Mardy Gilyard's 40 time was much improved while Tony Pike was a little more consistent on throwing drills.

March 10, 2010

Video: UC pro day

Cincinnati Enquirer — NFL draft hopefuls from the University of Cincinnati including Mardy Gilyard and Tony Pike showed off their football skills to NFL scouts during a workout Wednesday.

March 10, 2010

Bearcats are born again

Cincinnati Enquirer — Lance Stephenson picked up the hardware, then helped Cincinnati finally get a Big East tournament win. The New York native was selected the conference's newcomer of the year . Six hours later, he made the game-deciding free throw with 1.8 seconds to play, and the Bearcats beat Rutgers 69-68.

March 10, 2010

UC football hosts Pro Day on Wednesday

Cincinnati Enquirer — The University of Cincinnati football team will host Pro Day at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday inside the Richard E. Lindner Center in Varsity Village. All events are closed to the general public, but open to the media.

March 8, 2010

Cronin: Team needs to relax

Cincinnati Enquirer — Beleaguered University of Cincinnati basketball coach Mick Cronin called a team meeting Monday with the focus on relieving stress as the Bearcats prepare for the Big East Championship.

March 8, 2010

Stephenson selected to Big East rookie team

Cincinnati Enquirer — University of Cincinnati freshman guard Lance Stephenson was one of two unanimous selections to the Big East Conference all-rookie team.

March 7, 2010

Big East Tournament preview

Cincinnati Enquirer — Despite its loss to Louisville on Saturday, Syracuse remains the team to beat in the Big East tournament, which begins on Tuesday. UC will open against Rutgers at 9 p.m.

March 7, 2010

Stephenson lone Bearcat ready to play

Cincinnati Enquirer — Freshman guard Lance Stephenson might have been the only University of Cincinnati player who showed up ready to play Saturday against Georgetown.

March 6, 2010
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