UConn-Cincinnati: Never Nervous Lance Stephenson Ices Bearcats 71-69 Win

Posted by Jux Berg on December-31-2009 Add Comments

Just in case the Big East conference didn’t know Lance Stephenson is the real deal, it knows now. The soon-to-be NBA lottery pick lit up the 10th ranked UConn Huskies for 21 points while draining all seven of his free throws, including two in ice cold fashion to clinch the victory with :00.7 left on the clock.

 

Cincinnati (9-3, 1-0 Big East) was able to hold off a late UConn run to improve to 3-0 vs ranked teams on the young season. The re-emergence of senior guard Deonta Vaughn was a big reason why, as the Indianapolis native netted three three-pointers on his way to a solid 17 point-five rebound-five assist effort. 

A key play in the game was a silky 15-foot jumper by Steve...

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