Cincinnati's Thiam leads team against No. 13 Texas Tech

Bearcats star scored 28 points in recent win over Kansas Jayhawks

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Cincinnati Bearcats will visit the No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders on Tuesday in the first meeting of the season between the two teams. Cincinnati is coming off an 84-68 win over the Kansas Jayhawks, in which star player Moustapha Thiam scored 28 points. Texas Tech enters the game with a 10-4 record on the season.

Why it matters

This matchup features two strong college basketball programs looking to gain an early-season advantage. Cincinnati is hoping to build on its recent momentum, while Texas Tech will be looking to defend its home court and top-25 ranking.

The details

Thiam, a standout for the Bearcats, had a dominant performance in the win over Kansas, scoring 28 points. Tuesday's game will be the first time the two teams have faced off this season, as they look to establish themselves as contenders in their respective conferences.

  • The game will take place on Tuesday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Moustapha Thiam

A star player for the Cincinnati Bearcats who scored 28 points in the team's recent win over the Kansas Jayhawks.

Texas Tech Red Raiders

The No. 13 ranked college basketball team that will be hosting the Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday.

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The takeaway

This game will be an early-season test for both teams as they look to establish themselves as contenders in their respective conferences. The matchup between Cincinnati's Thiam and Texas Tech's stout defense should be an intriguing one to watch.