Cincinnati Bearcats Triumph Over Baylor Bears
In an exciting matchup on Wednesday, the Cincinnati Bearcats claimed victory over the Baylor Bears with a score of 67-57. Central to Cincinnati’s success was Baba Miller, who delivered a standout performance with 18 points and 17 rebounds, marking his ninth double-double of the season, which ranks him second in the Big 12 Conference for this statistic.
Key Contributions
Jizzle James also contributed significantly to the Bearcats’ win, scoring 17 points on an efficient 6-for-11 shooting from the field. The team shot 39% overall, including a less impressive 28% from beyond the arc, compared to Baylor’s 35% field goal shooting and 23% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, Cincinnati excelled, converting 11 of their 14 attempts, while Baylor managed only 5 of 9.
Game Highlights
Cincinnati set the tone early, with Miller executing a fastbreak dunk just four seconds into the game, maintaining a lead they would not relinquish. An early 8-0 scoring burst pushed the Bearcats ahead by a double-digit margin within the first eight minutes. Although Baylor briefly countered with their own 10-0 run, Cincinnati headed into halftime with a comfortable 35-28 advantage.
The Bearcats continued to pull away in the second half, with Moustapha Thiam completing a three-point play to extend the lead to 45-35 just over three minutes into the half. Thiam concluded the game with 14 points, while Cincinnati’s supporting cast also shone, as both Jalen Celestine and Day Day Thomas provided four assists.
Baylor’s Struggles
On the other side, Tounde Yessoufou led Baylor with 16 points, while Obi Agbim contributed 14, but the Bears have now suffered four consecutive losses.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Bearcats will face a challenging game against the No. 10-ranked Houston team on Saturday, while Baylor will attempt to regroup as they travel to West Virginia for their next matchup.
