Dates set for UC basketball games against Ohio State, UCLA

The Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team will tip off the 2018-19 season at newly renovated Fifth Third Arena against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Wed., Nov. 7, according to an announcement from UC. A home-and-home series was announced in October of last year.

The two teams last met in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in 2012, with OSU winning 81-66. The November meeting will be the first in Cincinnati since 1920.

The UCLA Bruins will visit Fifth Third Arena on Wed., Dec. 19. The Bearcats defeated UCLA, 77-63, at Pauley Pavilion in December in the first game of the home-and home series.

UC's Crosstown Shootout game against Xavier will happen Sat., Dec. 8, as has been previously reported. Last season's Crosstown Shootout - the 85th meeting in the rivalry - was played at Cintas Center on Dec. 2 and won by Xavier, 89-76.

Additional opponents as well as TV and tip-time information will be announced at a later date, according to a release from UC.

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