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Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball's NCAA Tournament Hopes Take Hit Against TCU
The Bearcats' great run ended with a 73-63 loss at TCU, hurting their chances of making the NCAA Tournament
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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The Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team's impressive recent run came to an end on Saturday with a 73-63 loss at TCU. The Horned Frogs played strong defense to bolster their own NCAA Tournament case, while forcing 19 turnovers from the Bearcats. Cincinnati had been shooting well from deep but struggled to score in the paint, and their 14th loss of the season is a major blow to their tournament hopes.
Why it matters
The loss pushes Cincinnati to the 9-seed in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament, meaning they will have to win at least 3 games to have a strong case for an NCAA Tournament bid. The Bearcats had been on a roll lately but this road defeat against a fellow bubble team is a major setback in their quest to return to the Big Dance.
The details
Cincinnati hit 12 three-pointers but was outshot by TCU overall and could only muster 14 points in the paint. Baba Miller had a tough game with 4 points, 13 rebounds and 5 turnovers. The Horned Frogs, despite being outrebounded, committed just 16 combined fouls and turnovers to limit Cincinnati's scoring chances. This was the Bearcats' 14th loss of the season, a huge blow to their NCAA Tournament aspirations.
- The game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
- Cincinnati will play Utah in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
The players
Baba Miller
A Cincinnati player who had 4 points, 13 rebounds and 5 turnovers in the loss.
Moustapha Thiam
A Cincinnati player who was contained by TCU's defense along with Baba Miller.
Day Day Thomas
The Bearcats' player of the game, scoring 7-14 from the field with 5 three-pointers to keep Cincinnati in the game.
What’s next
The No. 9 seed Bearcats will play No. 16 Utah on Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament. They will need to win at least 3 games in the tournament to have a strong case for an NCAA Tournament bid.
The takeaway
This loss is a major setback for Cincinnati's NCAA Tournament hopes, as they now have to win multiple games in the Big 12 Tournament just to be considered for the Big Dance. The Bearcats' recent momentum has been halted, and they will need to regroup quickly to keep their season alive.
