This panorama features the Cincinnati Bearcats in a much-anticipated non-conference matchup with the Ohio State Buckeyes at the renovated Fifth Third Arena. Originally opened in 1989, Fifth Third Arena brought basketball back to the campus of the University of Cincinnati after more than a decade?s absence, and the Bearcats? home-court record has been exceptional ever since. Debuting its first varsity basketball squad in 1901, UC has produced multiple All-American players, conference championships and is a perennial contender in the NCAA Tournament. 2
