Cincinnati Bearcats veteran forward Simas Lukosius helped lead 15th-ranked Texas Tech to a last-second victory. this weekend!
Lukosius scored the go-ahead goal late in regulation, and Cincinnati defeated Texas Tech in a key conference matchup.
Lukosius had a team-high 16 points and four rebounds, and Daniel Skillings Jr. had 14 points and seven rebounds off the bench.
The Bearcats hope to keep the momentum going by heading to Fifth Third Arena against back-to-back Big 12 competitors in the coming weeks.
Simas Lukosius made the go-ahead bucket with 21.8 seconds left. #bearcat Past Texas Tech University!
The veteran forward scored a team-high 16 points and grabbed four rebounds in the last-second win. 💪https://t.co/XYYYa5Psacpic.twitter.com/zkEJWQ2YHD
— Cincy On The Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) February 4, 2024
Cincinnati Basketball: Simas Lukosius helps Bearcats beat Texas Tech
In the postgame press conference, Cincinnati head coach Wes Miller reflected on the Cincinnati Athletics' big win over Texas Tech.
For the first time in 10 years, The Bearcats recorded their second road win against a rated opponent. With a thrilling win at Texas Tech.
“I'm proud of the team tonight. Against a great team in a very difficult place to play, we were able to respond, bounce back and have a great approach!”
The Bearcats shot a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line and held a 39-35 rebounding advantage, improving to 15-7 on the season.
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