No. 17 Cincinnati Opens Big 12 Play at Kansas State

The Bearcats, boasting a strong 10-1 record, face a struggling Wildcats team on Monday in Manhattan, Kansas.

Cincinnati enters the matchup with a 10-1 record, tied for the best nonconference record in the Big 12, while Kansas State has struggled to a 6-5 start with three consecutive losses.
The Bearcats have excelled defensively, holding opponents to 58.5 points per game, and are led by Simas Lukosius, who averages 14.9 points and shoots 42.3% from three-point range.
Kansas State has been inconsistent, with preseason standout Coleman Hawkins struggling to find his rhythm and leading scorer Brendan Hausen averaging 13.9 points per game with a 43% three-point shooting rate.
Cincinnati's balanced offense features five players averaging between 9.6 and 14.9 points per game, while Kansas State relies heavily on its ability to score inside the paint and from beyond the arc.
Monday's game marks the first conference matchup for both teams this season, with Cincinnati aiming to maintain its momentum and Kansas State seeking to rebound on its home court.