Overview
- Shon Abaev recorded a season-high 20 points and Moustapha Thiam added 15 points with 10 rebounds, with reserves Sencire Harris, Halvine Dzellat and Jordi Rodriguez combining for 33 points.
- The Bearcats improved to 5-1 and matched their season-high scoring output of 94 points from the opener.
- Cincinnati leveraged size inside, shooting 59.4% on two-point attempts as both teams finished with 12 made threes.
- Baba Miller missed the game with a hip injury sustained against No. 6 Louisville and has not practiced since, according to coach Wes Miller.
- Box-score interpretations differed, with AP noting 20 Cincinnati turnovers and 11 assists, while Field Level Media emphasized 33 Bearcat points off 20 NJIT turnovers.