After an eight-month wait, season No. 2 under Wes Miller is underway for the University of Cincinnati men's basketball team.
David DeJulius scored a game-high 24 points, Landers Nolley II added 19 in his Cincinnati debut and the Bearcats cruised to a season-opening 98-55 win over Division II Chaminade on Monday at Fifth Third Arena.
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The matchup marked Cincinnati's first-ever meeting against the Silverswords, who faced the Bearcats in what was their third and final exhibition game. Chaminade previously played Tuesday at Ohio State (lost, 101-57) and Louisville on Thursday. The Silverswords led the Cardinals with six minutes left before falling, 80-73.
It didn't take long for Nolley, a Memphis transfer, to announce his arrival at Cincinnati. The 6-foot-7 senior opened the night with a 3-pointer and Jeremiah Davenport followed with a 3 of his own to give the Bearcats the early lead.
