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Cincinnati, WV Seek First Big 12 Win After Opening Losses
6 Jan
Summary
- Cincinnati lost 67-60 to Houston, struggling with turnovers.
- West Virginia fell 80-59 to Iowa State, missing key player Lorient.
- Both teams aim for their initial Big 12 Conference victory on Tuesday.

Cincinnati and West Virginia, both seeking their first Big 12 Conference win, are set to face off on Tuesday in Morgantown. The Bearcats fell to No. 8 Houston 67-60 on Saturday, despite leading late in the second half. Coach Wes Miller emphasized the need to reduce turnovers, which proved costly in the loss.
Meanwhile, the West Virginia Mountaineers lost 80-59 to No. 3 Iowa State on Friday. Their performance was significantly impacted by the absence of Brenen Lorient, who is day-to-day with an injury. The team was outrebounded and struggled offensively without his presence.
Both teams are dealing with player availability issues. Cincinnati's Kerr Kriisa separated his shoulder, while West Virginia's Brenen Lorient remains uncertain for Tuesday's game. This matchup represents a crucial opportunity for each program to gain momentum in conference play.




