by B. Clifton Burke
Nov. 30, 2008
The University of Cincinnati (5-1) lost its first game of the season to Florida State 58-47, Friday Nov. 29, but bounced back the next day to beat UNLV, 67-65. Both games were part of the Las Vegas at the Global Sports Classic.
Deonta Vaughn led the Bearcats in scoring in both games with 16 points against Florida State and 19 against UNLV.
On Friday, Florida State went on a 15-5 run coming out of halftime to give them a 42-28 lead with over 14 minutes left in second half. UC then went on a run of its own to close the gap to seven points with five minutes remaining, but was unable to keep their momentum and lost by 11.
Junior forward Mike Williams collected his first double-double of the season against Florida State with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Against UNLV, UC led by six points with seven minutes left, but watched its lead evaporate after the Rebels went on a 13-5 run. In the last 16 seconds, UNLV was only able to convert 2-of-6 from the free throw line and Alvin Mitchell hit a clutch 3-pointer late in the game, helping Bearcats escaped with the win.
Yancy Gates had 16 points and seven rebounds and Dion Dixon added a career-high 13 points against UNLV.
Next up, the Bearcats host UAB at Fifth Third Arena at noon on Saturday, Dec. 6.
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