Cincinnati Bearcats Face No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks in Big 12 Showdown

The Cincinnati Bearcats (10-4, 0-3 Big 12) are set to take on the No. 11 University of Kansas Jayhawks (11-3, 2-1 Big 12) in a highly anticipated Big 12 conference matchup on Saturday. This marks just the third meeting between the two teams since Cincinnati joined the Big 12 in 2023.

The game will be available for streaming on ESPN+, with radio coverage provided by 700 WLW. Fans unable to attend the game in person can follow the action through these platforms.

This matchup holds historical significance, as it has been over 60 years since the Jayhawks last played in Cincinnati. The previous encounter took place at Armory Fieldhouse, where then-coach Tay Baker led the Bearcats to a 76-72 victory. This win remained Cincinnati’s last in the series until their triumph in the Big 12 tournament last March.

In their most recent meeting, the Bearcats defeated the Jayhawks 72-52 in the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, just 47 miles from Kansas’ home court. However, the Jayhawks secured a win earlier this year at Allen Fieldhouse, setting the stage for a competitive rematch.

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