Memphis Tigers at Cincinnati Bearcats
· NCAA Men's Basketball
48 - 82
No. 21 Cincinnati routs Memphis 82-48, extending home streak
Playing their first game in 10 days, the Bearcats (12-2, 1-0 American Athletic) came out rusty but turned up the defense and were in control by halftime. Clark had an alley-oop dunk and a 3-pointer that started a 15-2 run late in the half, pushing Cincinnati's lead to 20 points. The Tigers shot three air balls during the spurt.
Cumberland hit a jumper and a 3-pointer as the Bearcats padded the lead to 30 points early in the second half.
Memphis (9-5, 0-1) had its worst showing of the season on offense, finishing with its fewest points and a season-low 32 percent shooting from the field. The Tigers were only 4 of 22 from beyond the arc. Kareem Brewton Jr. led Memphis with 17 points.
The Bearcats have won 34 straight home games on two courts. They're playing this season at BB&T Arena at Northern Kentucky University while their on-campus arena is renovated. They went 18-0 at Fifth Third Arena last season.
BIG PICTURE
Memphis: The inexperienced Tigers are still getting accustomed to playing on the road. The conference opener was only their second true road game of the season. They lost at UAB 71-56 on Nov. 20. Memphis has only two returning letter winners, tied for fewest in the country.
Cincinnati: The Bearcats were missing point guard Cane Broome, sidelined by a sprained ankle. Justin Jenifer played 23 minutes and had seven points with four assists.
UP NEXT
Memphis: At Central Florida on Wednesday night.
Cincinnati: At Temple on Thursday night.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 48 - 82 |
| 2nd 0:28 | Jackson Bart Offensive Rebound. | 48 - 82 |
| 2nd 0:28 | Eliel Nsoseme missed Jumper. | 48 - 82 |
| 2nd 0:32 | Eliel Nsoseme Offensive Rebound. | 48 - 82 |
| 2nd 0:32 | Mamoudou Diarra missed Jumper. | 48 - 82 |
Statistics
 MEM |
 CIN |
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|---|---|---|
| 18-56 | FG | 32-61 |
| 32 | Field Goal % | 52 |
| 4-22 | 3PT | 9-18 |
| 18 | Three Point % | 50 |
| 8-17 | FT | 9-17 |
| 47 | Free Throw % | 53 |
| 30 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 11 | Offensive Rebounds | 14 |
| 19 | Defensive Rebounds | 31 |
| 6 | Assists | 23 |
| 2 | Steals | 9 |
| 2 | Blocks | 4 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Points Off Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 0 | Points in Paint | 0 |
| 15 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 36 |
Game Information
Location: Highland Heights, KY
Attendance: 8,143 | Capacity:
2025-26 American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 30-8 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |
2025-26 Big 12 Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 16-2 | - | 36-3 |
| Houston | 14-4 | 2 | 30-7 |
| Iowa State | 12-6 | 4 | 29-8 |
| Kansas | 12-6 | 4 | 24-11 |
| Texas Tech | 12-6 | 4 | 23-11 |
| TCU | 11-7 | 5 | 23-12 |
| BYU | 9-9 | 7 | 23-12 |
| UCF | 9-9 | 7 | 21-12 |
| West Virginia | 9-9 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Cincinnati | 9-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Colorado | 7-11 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Arizona State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Oklahoma State | 6-12 | 10 | 20-15 |
| Baylor | 6-12 | 10 | 17-17 |
| Kansas State | 3-15 | 13 | 12-20 |
| Utah | 2-16 | 14 | 10-22 |