Cincinnati Routs Oklahoma State 91-68 Behind Thomas' Big Game

Day Day Thomas hits 7 3-pointers and scores 26 points as Bearcats win 5 of last 6 games.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Day Day Thomas matched a career-high with seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 26 points, while Moustapha Thiam added a double-double as Cincinnati routed Oklahoma State 91-68 on Saturday. The Bearcats never trailed and led by double digits for most of the game.

Why it matters

This win continues Cincinnati's strong recent play, as they've now won 5 of their last 6 games. The Bearcats are looking to build momentum heading into the postseason, while Oklahoma State has lost 6 of their last 7 games and is struggling to find consistency.

The details

Thomas was 7-of-11 from 3-point range and made 5-of-6 free throws. He also reached the 1,000-point mark for his career in the first half. Thiam scored 24 points on 10-of-18 shooting and grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds. Jizzle James and Baba Miller added 11 points each for Cincinnati.

  • The Bearcats never trailed and had a double-digit lead by the 11:41 mark of the first half.
  • Thomas' 3-pointer with 8:22 left gave Cincinnati a 32-point lead midway through the second half.

The players

Day Day Thomas

A senior guard for Cincinnati who matched a career-high with 7 3-pointers and scored a season-high 26 points in the win.

Moustapha Thiam

A senior forward for Cincinnati who recorded a double-double with 24 points and a career-high 15 rebounds.

Vyctorius Miller

A junior guard for Oklahoma State who led the Cowboys with 15 points in the loss.

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What’s next

Oklahoma State will look to bounce back on the road against UCF on Tuesday, while Cincinnati hosts No. 19 BYU in their next game.

The takeaway

This game highlighted Cincinnati's offensive firepower, as they were able to pull away from Oklahoma State behind the strong performances of Thomas and Thiam. The Bearcats' recent surge has them trending in the right direction as they approach the postseason.