Cincinnati Bearcats Rout Kansas State Wildcats in Road Win

Jizzle James scores 24 points as Bearcats earn first road victory of the season

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 91-62 on Wednesday night, with Jizzle James scoring 24 points and Baba Miller recording a 16-point, 12-rebound double-double. The Bearcats shot 57% from the floor and made 16 3-pointers, building a 22-point halftime lead that they would not relinquish.

Why it matters

This was the Bearcats' first road win of the season, as they had previously been 0-6 in true road games. The victory could provide a much-needed boost for a Cincinnati team that has struggled to find consistency this season, while the loss extends Kansas State's losing streak to five games.

The details

Baba Miller stuffed the stat sheet for the Bearcats, adding six assists and four blocked shots to his double-double performance. Jalen Celestine scored 18 points and made 4 of 6 3-pointers, while Sencire Harris and Day Day Thomas also reached double figures for Cincinnati. Kansas State's P.J. Haggerty scored 24 points, moving him closer to the 2,000-point milestone for his career.

  • The Bearcats led 53-31 at halftime after shooting 57% from the floor and making 9 of 14 3-pointers.
  • A 10-0 run helped Cincinnati stretch the lead to 28 points early in the second half.
  • The margin peaked at 32 when Jordi Rodriguez hit a 3 with about 3 minutes remaining.

The players

Jizzle James

A Cincinnati player who scored 24 points, including 6 of 8 3-pointers.

Baba Miller

A Cincinnati player who recorded a 16-point, 12-rebound double-double, along with 6 assists and 4 blocked shots.

P.J. Haggerty

A Kansas State player who scored 24 points, moving him closer to the 2,000-point milestone for his career.

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What’s next

The Wildcats will hit the road to play No. 3 Houston on Saturday, while the Bearcats will return home to face Utah on Sunday.

The takeaway

This victory could be a turning point for the Bearcats, who have struggled on the road this season, as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.