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Cincinnati Dominates BYU, Revives NCAA Hopes with 84-66 Win

2/9/2025

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Summary

Cincinnati Triumphs Over BYU

Cincinnati roared back from a halftime deficit to crush BYU 84-66 in a thrilling Big 12 showdown. Jizzle James shone brightly, scoring 24 points and leading his team to victory. Meanwhile, BYU faltered offensively, hitting just 33% in the second half, leaving their NCAA tournament dreams hanging by a thread at 6-6 in conference play.

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Historical Context

Cincinnati's comeback against BYU echoes the 2012 NCAA tournament, where BYU staged a historic 25-point comeback. In that game, they stunned Iona, winning 78-72. The Cougars' current struggles reflect a turbulent era, having forfeited 47 wins due to NCAA violations from 2015-2017.

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Cincinnati Triumphs Over BYU

Cincinnati roared back from a halftime deficit to crush BYU 84-66 in a thrilling Big 12 showdown. Jizzle James shone brightly, scoring 24 points and leading his team to victory. Meanwhile, BYU faltered offensively, hitting just 33% in the second half, leaving their NCAA tournament dreams hanging by a thread at 6-6 in conference play.

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