Baba Miller leads Cincinnati to 92-72 win over UCF

Bearcats shoot season-high 59% from the field in victory

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Baba Miller recorded a double-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead Cincinnati to a 92-72 victory over UCF on Sunday. Jizzle James scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half, and Moustapha Thiam also added 15 points for the Bearcats, who shot a season-high 59% from the field.

Why it matters

The win was an important one for Cincinnati, which had struggled offensively this season, ranking last in the Big 12 in field goal percentage. The Bearcats' ability to shoot efficiently and score at least 90 points could be a sign they are turning a corner as conference play continues.

The details

Cincinnati jumped out to a 40-28 halftime lead after closing the first half on a 14-2 run, capped by back-to-back 3-pointers from Jalen Celestine. The Bearcats then opened the second half with a 9-0 run to take their biggest lead at 49-28. UCF made a late push to cut the deficit to 6, but Cincinnati responded with a 12-2 run to pull away.

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

The players

Baba Miller

A key player for Cincinnati, recording a double-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.

Jizzle James

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

Moustapha Thiam

Also scored 15 points for the Bearcats in the victory.

Chris Johnson

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

Jordan Burks

Scored 16 points for UCF in the game.

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What’s next

Cincinnati will look to build on this performance when they play at Kansas State on Wednesday, while UCF will host West Virginia on Saturday.

The takeaway

Cincinnati's ability to shoot efficiently and score in bunches could be a sign they are turning a corner offensively, which could be crucial as they look to make a push in Big 12 play.