Box Score
Kentucky Wesleyan stayed close to Cincinnati for a half, 29-23, before cold shooting by the Panthers allowed the Bearcats to a 61-41 exhibition win on Sunday in Cincinnati.
T'Essence Phelps led the Panthers with nine points and five rebounds.
Jordanne Gambill came off the bench to add six and
Kailyn Mitchell grabbed four rebounds.
The Bearcats outshot the Panthers 54.5 percent to 26.4 from the field and also won the battle of the boards 43-23. KWC's defense forced UC into 25 turnovers
KWC will open the regular season by hosting Trevecca Nazarene at the Sportscenter on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.
