Jarron Cumberland scored 24 points as the Cincinnati Bearcats earned a 73-68 victory over the SMU Mustangs at Fifth Third Arena on Saturday night.
Cumberland knocked down 9-of-18 shots from the floor, including 5-of-10 from three-point range, to lead the Bearcats (19-3, 8-1 American Athletic Conference), who have won their last seven games. Cumberland also collected a game-high nine rebounds and five assists. Keith Williams added 13 points, Cane Broome tacked on 11 off the bench and Nysier Brooks tallied 10 points and five boards.