Cincinnati Bearcats Tickets

With a sound tradition of winning on the hardwood, the Cincinnati Bearcats have a loyal group of fans. Cincinnati Bearcats tickets enable spectators to enjoy top notch college hoops action on the gleaming hardwood.

Cincinnati Bearcats Tickets: Historical Overview

In the late fifties, the Cincinnati Bearcats became a national power in basketball. The arrival of Oscar Robertson made Cincinnati a feared club. Robertson became one of the greatest players in the history of college basone of thketball by averaging 34 points per game during his career with the Bearcats. He sparked Cincinnati to e most noted team accomplishments in the annuals of college hoops. From 1958-59 to 1962-63, the Bearcats appeared in five consecutive Final Fours.

In the last two decades, the program experienced a resurgence under head coach Bob Huggins (1989-90 to 2004-05). In his final 14 seasons at Cincinnati, he never failed to make the NCAA tournament. His 1991-92 squad reached the Final Four.

On the football side, it has been more of a struggle. Since becoming a division-one program in 1954, the Bearcats have appeared in nine bowl games. In 2008-09, head coach Brian Kelly was able to guide Cincinnati to consecutive Big East titles.

Championship Seasons

After losing in the national semi-finals in the prior two years with Robertson, Cincinnati broke through without its superstar to win the NCAA title in 1960-61 under first-year head coach Ed Jucker. In the next season, the Bearcats were able to repeat as national champions.

Cincinnati Bearcats Tickets at Home Facilities

In basketball, the Cincinnati Bearcats take the court at the Fifth Third Arena (capacity of 13,176). The venue opened in 1989. Cincinnati Bearcats tickets are always in high demand during the basketball season.

On the gridiron, the Bearcats play at two home venues. Most games are played on campus at Nippert Stadium (capacity of 35,097). Also, one or two contests each year are usually held at Paul Brown Stadium (capacity of 65,790). The stadium is also the home of the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals.

Cincinnati Bearcats Tickets: 2011-12 Season

Under the direction of head coach Mick Cronin, the Cincinnati Bearcats will be out to claim a second consecutive NCAA tournament berth in 2011-12. There will be several Big East battles featured on the club's home schedule.

In football. the Bearcats will attempt to get back on the winning track in 2011. Conference showdowns against Louisville and West Virginia are the top attractions on this year's home slate. In addition, Cincinnati Bearcats tickets will be available for home games against Austin Peay, Akron, North Carolina State and Connecticut.