Brandan Wesson
Cincinnati/Minnesota home-and-home series to start in 2026-27
Bearcats and Golden Gophers will open the series at Fifth Third Arena this season
By J.T. Smith
Per GoBearcats:
The Cincinnati men’s basketball team has set a home-and-home series with Minnesota, first-year head coach Jerrod Calhoun announced Wednesday. The Bearcats will take on the Golden Gophers in Fifth Third Arena this season, with the return trip to Minneapolis in 2027-28.
Cincinnati’s full non-conference schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.
Cincinnati holds a 7-2 lead in the all-time series, winning the last seven contests dating back at a 66-64 home win Nov. 25, 1989. The Bearcats have won four of five matchups in Cincinnati and three of four games in Minneapolis.