Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball HC Wes Miller Provides Latest Injury Update on Simas Lukošius Following Win Over TCU

The Cincinnati Bearcats dropped yet another game on Wednesday night, falling to Kansas State at home. They are now 7-12 in the Big 12 and will have to go on a surprising run during the conference tournament in order to secure an invitation to the NCAA Tournament.

Wes Miller’s Cincinnati Bearcats were within a basket in the final minute but ultimately dropped a crucial game against the Kansas State Wildcats Wednesday night, losing 54-49.

UC's Wes Miller, Dillon Mitchell, Josh Reed, TCU's Dixon on UC win

Cincinnati coach Wes Miller previewed the Wednesday matchup against Kansas State. He immediately drew attention to Wildcats star forward Coleman Hawkins, who may suit up against the Bearcats in the conference rematch.

CINCINNATI — The likely final NCAA Tournament Tracker of the Cincinnati Bearcats season has arrived. The 54-49 loss to Kansas State on Wednesday has left Cincinnati with one realistic path to the dance: Winning the Big 12 Tournament.

When people refer to a college basketball game as a “rock fight” they are usually talking about the type of contest that Kansas State won against Cincinnati on Wednesday at Fifth Third Arena. The Wildcats beat the host Bearcats 54-49 in a midweek Big 12 matchup that was not aesthetically pleasing for either side.

On a Ring of Red Senior Night at Fifth Third Arena, the Cincinnati Bearcats came out sluggish on the most inopportune night against Kansas State.