Cincinnati forward Kyle Washington (24) celebrates with Troy Caupain (10) after Cincinnati defeated UC's win.(Photo: Sue Ogrocki, AP)
TULSA, Okla. – Senior point guard Troy Caupain hit a 16-foot jumper from just above the foul line with 4.4 seconds left, lifting the Cincinnati Bearcats to an improbable 57-55 comeback win over Tulsa here Wednesday night.
UC trailed 54-45 with 3 ½ minutes left, before a fierce rally led by Caupain (15 points overall), sophomore wing Jacob Evans (10 points) and junior forward Kyle Washington (10 points). The Bearcats outscored Tulsa 12-1 in the final 3-plus minutes.
Box score:UC 57, Tulsa 55
After Caupain’s jumper, Tulsa got the ball and had to go the length of the floor after a timeout.