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Cincinnati Battles Buffaloes in Intense Showdown
14 Jan
Summary
- Cincinnati aims for first Big 12 win against Colorado.
- Both teams faced tough losses against ranked opponents.
- Colorado's first visit to Cincinnati in over 43 years.

The Cincinnati Bearcats are set to host the Colorado Buffaloes on Wednesday night, with Cincinnati desperately seeking its inaugural Big 12 victory. Despite a challenging 0-3 start in conference play, the Bearcats have shown resilience in recent close road losses, including a narrow defeat to a then-ranked UCF.
Coach Wes Miller expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete, emphasizing their persistent effort against strong opponents. Key players for Cincinnati include senior forward Baba Miller, averaging a double-double, supported by Day Day Thomas, Moustapha Thiam, and Jizzle James, all scoring in double figures.
Colorado, holding a 12-4 record with a 2-1 Big 12 standing, is also coming off a hard-fought loss to No. 14 Texas Tech. Coach Tad Boyle highlighted defensive rebounding as a persistent concern. This matchup is significant as it's Colorado's first visit to Cincinnati in over 43 years, offering a chance to secure a crucial road win.



