Cincinnati Bearcats Defeat UCF Knights 92-72

Baba Miller records double-double as Cincinnati shoots season-high 59% from the field

Feb. 8, 2026 at 3:55pm

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The Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the UCF Knights 92-72 on Sunday, led by a strong performance from Baba Miller who had 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Jizzle James scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half, and the Bearcats shot a season-high 59% from the field as a team. Chris Johnson and Jordan Burks each scored 16 points for the Knights, but UCF struggled shooting in the first half and Cincinnati pulled away in the second half.

Why it matters

This win helps Cincinnati improve to 12-12 on the season and 4-7 in Big 12 play, as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. For UCF, the loss drops them to 17-6 overall and 6-5 in conference, making their path to the NCAA Tournament more challenging.

The details

Cincinnati shot an impressive 59% from the field, including 11-of-22 from 3-point range. The Bearcats were led by Baba Miller's double-double and strong contributions from Jizzle James, Moustapha Thiam, Jalen Celestine and Day Day Thomas. UCF struggled offensively, making just 1-of-11 shots to close the first half as Cincinnati went on a 14-2 run to take a 40-28 lead at halftime. The Knights made a push in the second half, but Cincinnati was able to maintain control and pull away late.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Baba Miller

A key player for the Cincinnati Bearcats, scoring 17 points with 10 rebounds and 5 assists in the win.

Jizzle James

Scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half to help Cincinnati pull away from UCF.

Chris Johnson

Led the UCF Knights with 16 points and 6 assists in the losing effort.

Jordan Burks

Also scored 16 points for the UCF Knights in the game.

Jamichael Stillwell

Contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds for the UCF Knights.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcased Cincinnati's offensive firepower as they shot the ball extremely well, while UCF struggled to find their rhythm, especially in the first half. The Bearcats' ability to pull away in the second half demonstrates their potential to make a late-season push, while UCF will need to regroup and find more consistency to solidify their NCAA Tournament hopes.