Cincinnati Triumphs Over No. 12 BYU in Thrilling Big 12 Debut Showdown
The Cincinnati Bearcats secured an upset victory over the No. 12 ranked BYU Cougars with a final score of 71-60 in their first Big 12 game. Despite BYU's Trevin Knell scoring 27 points with nine 3-pointers, the Cougars' performance declined in the second half. Cincinnati's pivotal 10-0 run in the second half and their 19 of 24 free-throw shooting were key factors in their win, contrasting with BYU's 5 of 10 from the line. The game took place at the Marriott Center with an attendance of 16,879.