BYU vs Cincinnati: Battle for Big Twelve Seeding

0:00On March 3rd, both Brigham Young University and Cincinnati enter their Big 12 match-up tied at 8 wins and 8 losses in conference play. The winner gains a crucial edge toward a higher seed and a first-round buy in the Big 12 tournament. This counts as a top tier Quad 1 game for both squads. Tip Off is set for Tuesday at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on ESPN 2. Cincinnati has surged lately with 5 wins in their last 6 games, while Brigham Young has dropped 9 of their last 13 including 2. Defeats last week, the Bearcats were on the bubble's edge a month ago, but now look dangerous at home on senior night. Brigham Young boasts stronger overall rankings, sitting 23rd in both Kenpah and Net, compared to Cincinnati's 44th and 49th spots. The Bearcats turn around stems from hot 3-point shooting in recent blowouts, and a stout defense anchored by a massive front court. Centres like 7 foot 2, Mustafa Team, averaging over 12 points in nearly 7 rebounds and 6 foot

1:0011, Boba Miller, the team's top. Score at 13.7 per game, dominate inside. Guards Day, Day Thomas, and Giselle James add back court punch with timely threes. Brigham Young must mash that interior size and clamp down on Cincinnati's perimeter game to pull off the upset. The Cougars show they can against elite shooters like Iowa State, but recent defensive lapses have hurt them on the boards and focus. A Bearcats victory could solidify their postseason hopes, while Brigham Young needs this win to halt their skid and climb the standings. A Bearcats victory could solidify their postseason hopes, while Brigham Young needs this win to halt their skin and climb the standings. A Bearcats victory could solidify their postseason hopes, while Brigham Young needs this win to halt their skin and climb the standings. A Bearcats victory could solidify their postseason hopes, while Brigham Young needs this win to halt their skin and climb the standings. A Bearcats victory could solidify their postseason hopes, while Brigham Young needs this win to halt their skin and climb the standings. A Bearcats victory could solidify their postseason hopes, while Brigham Young needs this win to halt their skin and climb the standings.