Cincinnati (6-1) ended Iowa State’s (5-2) 37-game home nonconference winning streak with a 55-54 OT win at Hilton Coliseum. The Bearcats dominated the offensive glass while frustrating the Cyclones with physical, interior play on both ends. Cincinnati outrebounded Iowa State, 46-34, including 16 offensive rebounds. Jacob Evans made two free throws with 20.1 seconds left in overtime, and Naz Mitrou-Long missed everything on an off-balance three that would have won the game for the Cyclones.
This game was back and forth from the start with Iowa State jumping out to a 22-15 lead before Cincinnati finished the half on a 10-2 run to take a one-point lead.