Cincinnati Defeats Detroit Mercy 93-61 with Third-Highest 3-Pointers in School History

Cincinnati's Bench Outscores Detroit-Mercy 43-7; Holds 52-26 Rebounding Edge

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Detroit Mercy Titans 93-61, with a remarkable long-range shooting display, finishing 16-for-34 from 3-point range. This stands as the third-highest number of 3-pointers in the school's history.
CJ Fredrick led the Bearcats with a team-high 14 points, including four 3-pointers. Jizzle James and John Newman III added 13 points each.
The Bearcats' bench significantly outperformed Detroit Mercy's, scoring 43 points compared to Detroit Mercy's 7. Cincinnati also held a 52-26 rebounding edge.
The Bearcats started strong, scoring the first eight points and leading 16-3 early in the game. They held Detroit Mercy scoreless in the opening four minutes.
Despite a turned ankle in the season opener, Fredrick started for the Bearcats and scored all three of his shots from beyond the arc in the first half.