UPDATE: The Cincinnati Bearcats decisively defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 77-68 on Wednesday night, showcasing a dominant frontcourt performance that exploited the Buffaloes’ struggling interior defense at Fifth Third Arena. The Bearcats’ duo of Baba Miller and Moustapha Thiam wreaked havoc, leading to this critical win for Cincinnati.
Miller, a transfer from Florida Atlantic, delivered an impressive game with 25 points and 11 rebounds, marking his eighth double-double of the season. His efficiency was on full display, shooting 10-for-17 from the field. Thiam, towering at 7-foot-2, contributed significantly with 15 points on 6-for-8 shooting. Together, they accounted for 52% of the Bearcats’ total points, shooting an impressive 64% overall.
Colorado’s head coach Tad Boyle expressed frustration with his team’s defensive performance, stating, “We didn’t do a good job defensively. Our post guys got abused down low, and our perimeter guys didn’t help them.” The Buffaloes struggled to contain the Bearcats’ post play, failing to execute defensive strategies effectively.
In other news, notable CU men’s basketball media relations director Troy Andre received the prestigious 2026 Achievement Award from the College Sports Communicators, recognizing his outstanding contributions to athletics communications.
The Buffaloes faced additional challenges as reserve player Jalin Holland missed his second consecutive game due to injury, although Boyle is optimistic about his return on Saturday against West Virginia. Freshman Ian Inman made his long-awaited comeback, logging five and a half minutes and scoring his first points since early in the season. Unfortunately, Cincinnati guard Kerr Kriisa remained sidelined for the third straight game due to a shoulder injury.
As the college basketball season heats up, all eyes will be on the Buffaloes as they aim to bounce back. Fans are eager to see if Boyle can rally his team to improve their defensive strategy ahead of their upcoming match. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
