2002-03 Cincinnati Bearcats basketball — schedule and results

The 2002-03 Cincinnati Bearcats went 17-12 (9-7 in the CUSA) under head coach Bob Huggins. The team peaked at #21 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 12.9.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 29 games from this season: 13–3 at home, 3–7 on the road, and 1–2 on neutral courts. The Bearcats scored 67.4 points per game and allowed 61.9 (+5.4 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 8 games, from Dec 28, 2002 to Jan 25, 2003. The most lopsided win was 81–51 over Chattanooga Mocs on Jan 2, 2003; the heaviest defeat was 67–48 at Memphis Tigers on Mar 1, 2003. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against East Carolina Pirates (53–52).

Among Cincinnati Bearcats' 116 recorded seasons, 2002-03's .586 winning percentage ranks 68th. Previous season: 2001-02 Bearcats (31–4). Next season: 2003-04 Bearcats (25–7).

Game-by-game results (29 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
2002-11-23	vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles	W 54–48	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2002-11-26	vs Florida A&M Rattlers	W 80–53	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2002-11-30	at Dayton Flyers	L 69–75	University of Dayton Arena
2002-12-02	vs Valparaiso Beacons	W 76–50	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2002-12-07	vs Xavier Musketeers	L 44–50	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2002-12-14	vs La Salle Explorers	W 65–62	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2002-12-17	neutral Oregon Ducks	W 77–52	Continental Airlines Arena
2002-12-22	at Clemson Tigers	L 51–58	Littlejohn Coliseum
2002-12-28	vs Miami (OH) RedHawks	W 66–54	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2003-01-02	vs Chattanooga Mocs	W 81–51	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2003-01-08	vs DePaul Blue Demons	W 64–56	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2003-01-11	at TCU Horned Frogs	W 83–72	Daniel-Meyer Coliseum
2003-01-15	at Saint Louis Billikens	W 66–56	Savvis Center
2003-01-18	vs Tulane Green Wave	W 77–54	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2003-01-22	at East Carolina Pirates	W 59–53	Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum
2003-01-25	vs Charlotte 49ers	W 83–79	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2003-01-29	at DePaul Blue Demons	L 52–56	Allstate Arena
2003-02-01	vs Marquette Golden Eagles	L 76–82	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2003-02-05	at Louisville Cardinals	L 71–77	Freedom Hall
2003-02-09	vs Oklahoma State Cowboys	W 61–50	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2003-02-15	at Charlotte 49ers	L 64–74	Dale F. Halton Arena
2003-02-18	vs Saint Louis Billikens	L 55–58	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2003-02-22	vs Louisville Cardinals	W 101–80	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2003-02-26	vs East Carolina Pirates	W 53–52	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2003-03-01	at Memphis Tigers	L 48–67	The Pyramid
2003-03-05	vs UAB Blazers	W 87–70	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2003-03-08	at Marquette Golden Eagles	L 61–70	Bradley Center
2003-03-12	neutral Southern Miss Golden Eagles	L 61–63	Freedom Hall
2003-03-20	neutral Gonzaga Bulldogs	L 69–74	Jon M. Huntsman Center

Game recaps

2002-12-14: Cincinnati survived La Salle Explorers 65–62 as MAXIELL, Jason scored a team-high 18. THOMAS, Jermaine had 25 for La Salle Explorers.

2002-12-22: Clemson Tigers got past Cincinnati 58–51 as Scott, Edward scored a team-high 20. Stokes, Leonard had 15 for Cincinnati.

2003-01-25: Cincinnati got past Charlotte 49ers 83–79 as STOKES, Leonard scored a team-high 20. BROWN, Demon had 22 for Charlotte 49ers.

2003-02-01: Marquette Golden Eagles beat Cincinnati 82–76. JACKSON, Robert led the winners with 21 points. Williams, Field had 22 for Cincinnati.

2003-02-15: Charlotte 49ers beat Cincinnati 74–64 as NASH, Curtis scored a team-high 20. BARKER, Taron had 12 for Cincinnati.

2003-03-08: Marquette Golden Eagles got past Cincinnati 70–61 as WADE, Dwyane scored a team-high 26. BOBBITT, Tony had 13 for Cincinnati.

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