Knights don’t have enough to prevail in Cincinnati

Cincinnati’s Moustapha Thiam dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Florida, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)CINCINNATI — Baba Miller had 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists while Olympia High alum Jizzle James scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half as Cincinnati beat UCF 92-72 on Sunday.

Erstwhile Knights big man Moustapha Thiam also scored 15 points for Cincinnati (12-12, 4-7 Big 12), Jalen Celestine added 14 and Day Day Thomas 11.

The Bearcats, who went into the game shooting 41.7% from the field (worst in the Big 12 and No. 327 nationally) this season, shot a season-high 59% (33 of 56) and scored at least 90…