No. 20 Cincinnati performed shorthanded however nonetheless earned an 83-56 win at house towards Morehead State on Friday evening in Cincinnati.
Day Day Thomas and Dan Skillings Jr. sat out with accidents however the Bearcats’ (2-0) balanced scoring featured 5 gamers in double determine and a stifling protection which was once greater than sufficient to make up for his or her absences.
Thomas averaged 10.4 issues according to recreation remaining season and Skillings Jr. had 17 issues and 11 rebounds in Cincinnati’s house opening win on Monday.
Dillon Mitchell had 14 issues and 9 rebounds and Jizzle James had 14 as neatly to tempo the Bearcats. James shot 1-of-5 and handiest had two issues at halftime earlier than his second-half scoring barrage driven Cincinnati to train Wes Miller’s 250th profession win.
Simas Lukosius had 14 issues and 6 assists and Aziz Bandaogo had 12 issues, 5 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Lukosius, Bandaogo, and Mitchell blended to shoot 18-for-20 from the sphere.
Kenny White Jr. led Morehead State (1-2) with 10 issues and 5 rebounds whilst Dieonte Miles added 9 issues.
The Bearcats set the tone for the win instantly. Mitchell had a two-hand slam and Cincinnati compelled a shot clock violation on protection at the resulting ownership.
Cincinnati had a 22-8 edge on issues within the paint within the first 1/2, and a 48-26 merit for the sport.
Cincinnati showcased that dominance early with back-to-back alley oops. Lukosius discovered Bandaogo each instances, pushing the Bearcats’ result in 10-3 on the 15:57 mark of the primary 1/2.
Lukosius hit a shot from deep to double up the Eagles 28-14 with 6:36 left within the 1/2. The Bearcats driven the result in 37-19 at 1/2 and cruised to the win at the back of James’ 12 issues in the second one 1/2.
–Box Stage Media
