Cincinnati Beats Oklahoma State 87-68 in Big 12 Tournament

Dillon Mitchell led the Cincinnati Bearcats to an 87-68 victory over Oklahoma State in the opening round of the Big 12 Tournament, contributing 18 points and a career-high 15 rebounds. The Bearcats, who had been struggling in conference play, showcased a strong performance, avenging a recent loss to Oklahoma State. Alongside Mitchell, Day Day Thomas scored 21 points and Josh Reed added 19 points, with Cincinnati demonstrating their potential as they aim for NCAA Tournament qualification. The Bearcats established a significant lead early on and maintained control throughout the game, despite Oklahoma State's top scorer Abou Ousmane fouling out early. Cincinnati now prepares to face fifth-seeded Iowa State in the next round of the tournament. This victory marks a crucial step for the Bearcats as they seek to capitalize on their tournament run.