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No. 14 Cincinnati Overcomes Howard with Dominant Second Half

The Bearcats rebounded from a recent loss to Villanova, powered by Simas Lukosius' 18 points and the return of Dan Skillings Jr.

  • Cincinnati surged in the second half, outscoring Howard 48-35 to secure an 84-67 victory at Fifth Third Arena.
  • Simas Lukosius led the Bearcats with 18 points, including two key three-pointers late in the first half that shifted momentum.
  • Dan Skillings Jr. returned after missing six games due to a knee procedure, contributing two points, three rebounds, and three assists in limited minutes.
  • Howard's Blake Harper recorded his first collegiate double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Marcus Dockery added 14 points.
  • The Bearcats improved to 7-1, dominating the boards with a 37-23 rebounding advantage, as Howard played without injured star Bryce Harris.
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