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Miller's 21 Rebounds Power Cincinnati Past Lipscomb, 89-62, to Cap Nonconference Slate

The victory closes nonconference play for the 8-5 Bearcats ahead of Saturday's Big 12 opener against No. 8 Houston.

Overview

  • Baba Miller posted a career-high 21 rebounds with 11 points as Cincinnati controlled the glass and tempo.
  • A 24-6 first-quarter surge put the Bearcats ahead for good before they took a 44-24 lead into halftime.
  • Cincinnati out-rebounded Lipscomb 45-31, forced 14 turnovers, held the Bisons to 39% shooting, and scored 46 points in the paint.
  • Moustapha Thiam led the Bearcats with 18 points, with Jizzle James adding 16 and Kerr Kriisa 15 off the bench.
  • Ross Candelino paced Lipscomb with a game-high 20 points and eight rebounds as the Bearcats led by as many as 29 in the second half.