Cincinnati opens season with 79-53 victory over American
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 2:23 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Cincinnati defeated American 79-53 in their season opener in Cincinnati on November 2. MJ Collins Jr. and Tyler Tejada each scored 13 points to lead the Bearcats, who pulled away in the second half after holding a narrow 35-33 lead at halftime. First-year coach Jerrod Calhoun secured a win in his debut with Cincinnati, which has now won seven straight season openers. Madden Collins scored 20 points for American, which entered the season as the favorite in the Patriot League. Cincinnati will next host Green Bay, while American will visit Clemson on November 6.
- •Cincinnati opens the season 1-0
- •MJ Collins Jr. and Tyler Tejada each score 13 points
- •Cincinnati outscored American 44-20 in the second half
- •Madden Collins led American with 20 points
- •Next games: Cincinnati hosts Green Bay, American visits Clemson
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Collins and Tejada each score 13, Cincinnati defeats American 79-53
"CINCINNATI (AP) — MJ Collins Jr. and Tyler Tejada each scored 13 points to lead Cincinnati past American 79-53 on Monday night in a season opener for both teams.
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