The Cincinnati Bearcats opened their Bahamas Summer League campaign with a commanding 110‑63 victory over Victoria, a performance that turned heads from the first whistle.
What made the win especially striking was the breadth of involvement; all 14 players saw meaningful minutes, and the team built a 13‑0 spurt in the opening five minutes that set the tone for the rest of the game.
A Dominant Opening
MJ Collins led the scoring with 15 points, while Adlan Elamin added 14, and seven Bearcats reached double figures, including Myles Colvin (12), Elijah Perryman (11) and Trevian Carson (11). The backcourt also contributed eight rebounds from Elamin and eight assists from Akai Fleming, while Colvin, Mahaffey and Jayden Hastings each recorded four steals.
Cincinnati’s defense was relentless, forcing 32 turnovers and holding Victoria to just 26.9% shooting. The Bearcats shot 51.8% overall (44‑of‑85) and connected on four of eight deep attempts in the first half, turning those forced errors into a 31‑point swing.
The rebounding battle also favored Cincinnati, which out‑boarded Victoria 45‑31, underscoring the team’s physical edge. The early surge gave the Bearcats a 17‑5 lead, and they never looked back.
Looking Ahead
For head coach Jerrod Calhoun, the game marked his first sideline appearance and introduced 13 new faces to the roster, a promising sign as the squad prepares for its next test against Calgary at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Bearcats will close out their Bahamian stint with a showdown against Calgary, a match that promises to test the depth and defensive schemes that proved so effective on opening night.