By Cord Rankin
The Cincinnati men’s basketball team is ready for its second Big 12 season with its highest expectations yet.
Below are themes, game sponsors, giveaways and more for the 17-game home slate. Single-game non-conference tickets are on sale now. Stay tuned to our social channels all season long for further updates.
Friday, Nov. 15 – Nicholls
Theme: Twyman-Stokes Classic
Game Sponsor: Kroger
Halftime: Performance of the Dogs
At this game, we will honor Jack Twyman and Maurice Stokes. You can read more about them here. Also, make sure to catch the Performance of the Dogs at halftime!
Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Alabama State
Theme: ChatCAT Night (AI Game)
Game Sponsor: Modern Office Methods
ChatCAT is taking over Fifth Third! Join us for the first ever AI game!
Sunday, Dec. 8 – Howard
Theme: FOREEEE 3 (Putt Putt Night)
Game Sponsor: Novacare
Halftime: DSSAGC Cheerleaders
FOREEEEE! Hopefully we won’t hear that too much on the concourse for Putt Putt Night! Make sure to arrive early and check out the course around the concourse for your chance to win Bearcat Prizes!
Saturday, Dec. 14 – Xavier
Theme: Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout
Game Sponsor: Skyline Chili
Crosstown Shootout is one of our favorite games of the year! Make sure to WEAR BLACK! We will have Pom-Poms for our Giveaway!
Sunday, Dec. 22 – Grambling
Theme: A Bearcat Holiday
Game Sponsor: Formica
You’re invited to a Bearcat Holiday! Wear your Ugliest Holiday Sweater and make sure to have your photo taken with Santa Bearcat! Holiday experiences will be available on the concourse!
Saturday, Jan. 4 – Arizona
Theme: Stripe Out
Game Sponsor: Mark Williams Auto Group
Halftime: Bearcat Cheerleaders National Routine
Let’s kick off Big 12 Conference Play with Striping Out Fifth Third! More Details to Follow. Make sure to check out the Bearcat Cheerleaders National Routine at Halftime!
Saturday, Jan. 11 – Kansas
Theme: 5,000 Bucket Hat Giveaway
Game Sponsor: Fifth Third Bank
Who doesn’t love a Bucket Hat?! Arrive early for your chance to snag a Bearcat Bucket Hat! Wear White!
Saturday, Jan. 18 – Arizona State
Theme: Junior Bearcat Club Night
Game Sponsor: Network for Hope
It’s Junior Bearcat Club Night! Make sure you have signed up for JBC for your chance to participate in the fun activities we have in store!
Tuesday, Jan. 21 – Texas Tech
Theme: Bearcat Fan Appreciation
Game Sponsor: Cintas
We appreciate you! How can we show that? We are letting you have a say in the game activations, songs and more! Be on the lookout for more information to come!
Sunday, Feb. 2 – West Virginia
Theme: Coaches vs Cancer
Game Sponsor: Mark Williams Auto
Student Giveaway: Student T-Shirts
It’s Coaches vs Cancer Night! Wear your best sneakers and help us wear awareness! More information on Coaches vs Cancer can be found here.
Sunday, Feb. 8 – BYU
Theme: TBA
Game Sponsor: Kroger
Tuesday, Feb. 11 – Utah
Theme: Military Appreciation
Game Sponsor: Ford
Let’s appreciate those who have served in the military.
Saturday, Feb. 22 – TCU
Theme: Celebrate Black History Month
Sponsorship: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month.
Tuesday, Feb. 25 – Baylor
Theme: Nati Jam
Game Sponsor: VORYS
Nati Jam is BACK! It’s a fan favorite and we can’t wait to see you there!
Wednesday, March 5 – Kansas State
Theme: Senior Night
Game Sponsor: VORYS
Halftime: Kings Firecrackers
Senior Night! Let’s celebrate our seniors and all they have given to us as Bearcats! Wear Red! Halftime performance by Kings Firecrackers.
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