What a statement from Wes Miller and the Cincinnati Bearcats!
On Saturday afternoon, Cincinnati stormed into Allen Fieldhouse and stunned Kansas 84-68, pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the day-and perhaps the season.
Winning in Lawrence is notoriously tough. Cincinnati didn’t just win; they dominated in a way that left everyone talking.
The Bearcats shot 12 of 31 from beyond the arc, using their spacing to capitalize on every defensive slip by Kansas. This wasn't a night where they just got lucky; they exploited gaps in Kansas’ defense and consistently found the bottom of the net.
Leading the charge was Moustapha Thiam, who racked up 28 points and eight rebounds, delivering his most complete performance of the year in one of the toughest venues around. Every time Kansas tried to swing the momentum, Thiam was there with an answer.
Adding to the effort was Baba Miller, who quietly filled the stat sheet with 18 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists. His performance epitomized Cincinnati’s play: connected, unselfish, and confident.
This victory marked the Bearcats' fourth straight win, a remarkable turnaround for a team that seemed out of the running not long ago.
So, is it time to put Cincinnati back on Berth Watch?
The short answer is maybe, but the margin is razor-thin.
A road win at Kansas is a massive boost, and the selection committee will take notice. However, the Bearcats still have work to do. They likely need to win out in the regular season to solidify their at-large bid without sweating it out on Selection Sunday.
That’s no easy feat in this league.
Still, this win shifts the narrative. Cincinnati just showed they can take down top-tier competition on the road.
Four wins in a row. A massive road victory.
A team hitting its stride at the perfect moment.
Berth Watch feels justified once again.