The Cincinnati Bearcats will meet Clemson in a neutral‑site showdown on December 18 at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, concluding a series of neutral‑site meetings that has seen the Bearcats hold a 4‑2 advantage in the all‑time series.
Their last neutral‑site encounter came a year ago in Greenville, South Carolina, where Clemson edged Cincinnati 68‑65, adding a layer of intrigue to the upcoming contest.
Coach's praise underscores preparation
Cincinnati arrives after two dominant exhibition victories in the Bahamas, where they outscored their opponents by a combined 88 points; head coach Jerrod Calhoun called the performances "phenomenal" and said they will benefit the team moving forward.
Both programs enter the game with modest NCAA Tournament rankings — Cincinnati at No. 40 and Clemson at No. 36 — and the matchup forms part of a broader non‑conference slate that includes games against American University, Minnesota, Xavier and others, several of which remain to be scheduled.