Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball announces 2026 non-conference schedule
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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team has detailed its non-conference schedule for 2026, featuring exhibitions against Ohio State and Illinois. The season kicks off with an exhibition against American University on Nov. 2. Other highlight matchups include games against Minnesota on Nov. 9 and a Thanksgiving game against Georgia at the ESPN Events Invitational. The schedule concludes with a matchup against Clemson on Dec. 18. Additionally, the Bearcats women's team will compete in the Cancun Challenge on Nov. 26-27.
- •Bearcats play exhibitions against Ohio State and Illinois in October.
- •The season opener is on Nov. 2 against American University.
- •Matchups include Minnesota (Nov. 9) and Georgia (Nov. 26) in Orlando.
- •Cincinnati hosts the Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout against Xavier on Dec. 5.
- •Women's team participates in Cancun Challenge on Nov. 26-27.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Bearcats non-conference schedule features Big Ten, ACC teams
"Cincinnati Bearcats basketball will play exhibitions vs. Ohio State and Illinois in addition to Big Ten, ACC competition in non-conference schedule.
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