Cincinnati Routs UCF by 20 Points in Big 12 Matchup

Bearcats' balanced scoring attack overwhelms Knights in conference clash

Feb. 8, 2026 at 9:15pm

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Cincinnati's men's basketball team defeated the University of Central Florida (UCF) by a score of 92-72 in a Big 12 conference game on Sunday. The Bearcats had five starters score in double figures, led by Baba Miller's 17 points and 10 rebounds. Cincinnati pulled away in the second half with a 23-2 run to take a commanding lead that UCF was unable to overcome.

Why it matters

This victory helps Cincinnati improve its record in Big 12 play and boosts its chances of earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament. For UCF, the lopsided loss comes on the heels of another 20-point defeat, potentially damaging the Knights' postseason resume after a strong start to the season.

The details

Cincinnati's balanced scoring attack was led by Baba Miller's double-double, while Moustapha Thiam returned from an ankle injury to score 15 points. The Bearcats took control of the game with a 14-2 second-half run and reached the 90-point mark for the first time in Big 12 play since 2025. UCF was led by Chris Johnson and Jordan Burks, who each scored 16 points, but the Knights' leading scorer and playmaker, Themus Fulks, was held scoreless and played limited minutes in the second half.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
  • Cincinnati last reached 90 points in a Big 12 game on February 5, 2025, in a win at UCF.

The players

Baba Miller

A Cincinnati player who scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Bearcats.

Moustapha Thiam

A Cincinnati player who scored 15 points and had 7 rebounds in his return to action after missing the last two games with an ankle injury.

Themus Fulks

UCF's leading playmaker and second-leading scorer, who was held scoreless and had just 2 assists in 19 minutes of play.

Chris Johnson

A UCF player who scored 16 points to lead the Knights.

Jordan Burks

A UCF player who scored 16 points in the loss.

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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 highlights Cincinnati's ability to win convincingly with a balanced scoring attack, while UCF's loss raises questions about the Knights' NCAA Tournament prospects after a strong start to the season.