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Knights Seek Big 12 Bounce-Back vs. Cincinnati
11 Mar
Summary
- UCF enters the Big 12 tournament on a three-game losing streak.
- Cincinnati advanced by defeating Utah in the first round.
- Both teams tied in the regular season standings, with UCF seeded higher.
Eighth-seeded UCF, with a 20-10 record, is seeking to halt a three-game losing streak when they compete in the Big 12 Conference tournament. The Knights enter the second-round game against ninth-seeded Cincinnati on Wednesday afternoon in Kansas City, Mo., having lost their most recent outing 77-62 at West Virginia. UCF's coach, Johnny Dawkins, emphasized the need for complete 40-minute focus to overcome recent performance issues.
Cincinnati, holding an 18-14 record, advanced to face UCF by defeating 16th-seeded Utah 73-66 on Tuesday. The Bearcats secured their victory after overcoming early jitters and utilizing a strong defensive effort and rebounding in the first half. Coach Wes Miller noted the team's ability to find a rhythm after the initial struggles. Both teams tied in the regular-season league standings, with UCF earning the eighth seed based on tiebreakers, despite splitting their season series with Cincinnati.
