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The Big 12 Conference has asserted every possible element of thrill among the spectators. The major attraction at the event has been the teams pouring heart and sweat into the practice to offer enthralling showdowns to the spectators. Along the same lines, two of the competing teams have made it to the spotlight.

On November 18th, Cincinnati Bearcats and Oklahoma entered the fighting arena to compete with each other. Even though both the teams tried their best to clinch the glory, only Cincinnati was able to emerge victorious in the event. However, team Oklahoma managed to keep spectators on the edge of their seats with an intense showdown.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Oklahoma

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Recently, the Cincinnati Bearcats locked horns with team Oklahoma. Soon after entering the battlefield, both teams tried to dominate each other. The spectators were not able to even blink their eyes to catch every glimpse of the showdown. In a recent tweet by Cincinnati Bearcats, it was captioned as, “GOT IT DONE IN FIVE“.

The intense showdown lasted till the fifth set. While team Oklahoma won the second and third sets, Cincinnati Bearcats secured the match’s first and fourth. Therefore, the two groups could have emerged victorious in the deciding and final set. Eventually, team Cincinnati took a lead of 2 points from Oklahoma by scoring 16 points and added another win to their collection.

The overall score of both teams were 25-22, 22-25, 17-25, 25-15, 16-14 in the five sets. Therefore, the Cincinnati Bearcats emerged victorious with a remarkable 3-2 score. Along with a win, Cincinnati Bearcats also featured an impressive hitting percentage of .257 % and 57 kills. Although the team Cincinnati won due to the combine efforts of the team, some of the exceptionally well-playing athletes added to the probability of winning the showdown. 

Star Players of the Showdown

Certainly, Abby Walker was the best player of the showdown as she counted a .548 hitting percentage along with 17 kills. On the other hand, the team also featured Carly Skrabak, who flaunted her incredible prowess on the court with a 1.000 hitting percentage and 20 digs. Even though Team Oklahoma did not win the match, its players were equally able and competitive with Team Cincinnati. Therefore, Sydney Thompson gave Carly Skrabak tough competition as she had an equal hitting percentage

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Overall, the Big 12 Conference delivered an electrifying spectacle as teams Cincinnati and Oklahoma clashed, portraying a battle of skills and practice. The hard-fought battle with a 3-2 score was the major reason which kept spectators captivated till the decision was set. Consecutively, teams also featured some standout performances of Abby Walker and Skrabak. As the dust settles on the gripping encounter of the teams, it is crystal clear that the Big 12 Conference is a stage for creating unforgettable moments. 

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