Cincinnati Triumphs Over West Virginia in Big 12 Tournament Opener

Aided by technical fouls against West Virginia, Cincinnati staged a remarkable second-half comeback to secure a 90-85 victory.

Simas Lukosius led Cincinnati with a career-high 31 points, including 26 in the second half, as the Bearcats overcame a 16-point deficit.
West Virginia's season ends with a record-setting number of losses, while Cincinnati advances to face No. 16 Kansas in the second round.
Three technical fouls against West Virginia in the second half played a pivotal role in Cincinnati's comeback.
Cincinnati set a Big 12 tournament game record with 16 3-pointers on 38 attempts.
The match featured 11 lead changes in the first half, highlighting the intense competition.