Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Defeats UCF 92-72

Bearcats spread out scoring in Big 12 win over rival Knights

Feb. 9, 2026 at 11:07am

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The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team defeated the UCF Knights 92-72 in a Big 12 matchup on Sunday. Five different Bearcats scored in double figures, including a double-double from Baba Miller. Head coach Wes Miller praised his team's resilience and character after dealing with injuries to key players earlier in the week.

Why it matters

The win improves Cincinnati's record to 12-12 on the season as they continue to compete in the highly competitive Big 12 conference. The Bearcats' ability to overcome adversity and get contributions from multiple players is an encouraging sign as they look to make a push in the second half of the season.

The details

Cincinnati shot 58.9% from the field and had five players score in double figures, led by Baba Miller's 17 points and 10 rebounds. Moustapha Thiam also added 15 points in his return from a minor injury. The Bearcats were without Jalen Haynes for the season and Shon Abaev continued to miss time, but the available lineup stepped up to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Baba Miller

A Bearcats player who recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Moustapha Thiam

A Bearcats player who scored 15 points in his return from a minor injury.

Wes Miller

The head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team.

Jalen Haynes

A Bearcats player who will miss the entire season.

Shon Abaev

A Bearcats player who continues to miss time due to injury.

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What they’re saying

“I was really proud of our guys tonight. They've been so resilient. I think that's the identity of this team. It wasn't an easy couple of days because we were frustrated with the way the game finished against West Virginia. These guys were hurt on Thursday night. We showed up to practice yesterday, and Kerr (Kriisa) and Tyler McKinley couldn't go. We've dealt with so much of that stuff, and I was just proud of how they found a way tonight.”

— Wes Miller, Head Coach

What’s next

The Bearcats will look to build on this win as they continue their Big 12 schedule. Their next game is scheduled for February 15th against a conference opponent.

The takeaway

Despite dealing with key injuries, the Cincinnati Bearcats showed their resilience and character by spreading out the scoring and securing a convincing victory over a conference rival. This performance demonstrates the team's ability to overcome adversity and compete at a high level in the Big 12.