Look: Cincinnati Bearcats Among Top Teams at Beating Weak Opponents, Struggling Against Stronger Teams

The Bearcats need to add more impressive wins down the stretch to save the season.

Feb 5, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats forward Aziz Bandaogo (55), guard Dan Skillings Jr. (0) and UCF Knights center Moustapha Thiam (52) during the second half at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images / Mike Watters-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — UC basketball earned its first Quad 1 win of the season on Wednesday night 93-83 over UCF, but brutal performances against good teams are why they still hold less than a 5% to make the NCAA Tournament on most major projections.

Flipping some projected losses into wins down the stretch against good teams is the only way UC can reclaim a hold on one of those coveted at-large bids. Cincinnati has four guaranteed Quad 1 games remaining and likely needs to win at least three to have real hope.

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