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Kansas State Falls 74-72 to Cincinnati - Recap

Cincinnati got 18 points from John Newman III en route to a 74-72 victory over Kansas State on Saturday at Fifth Third Arena.

Cincinnati earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -6.0-point spread.

Day Day Thomas had 14 points for Cincinnati and Simas Lukosius chipped in with 13 points. Day Day Thomas had 5 assists for them, while Aziz Bandaogo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Kansas State got 26 points from Tylor Perry in a losing cause and another 15 points from Jerrell Colbert. Arthur Kaluma contributed 3 assists for them, while Jerrell Colbert had 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Cincinnati were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Kansas State had a 34-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Cincinnati looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Oklahoma. Kansas State will aim to get back on the winning track at Kansas.