No. 4 Houston hosts the Kansas Jayhawks after LJ Cryer scored 20 points in Houston's 73-64 win against the Cincinnati Bearcats

Here's where Cincinnati Bearcats basketball stands as far as making the NCAA tournament after Saturday's game in Houston.

The Houston Cougars (24-4, 16-1 Big 12) hope to continue a three-game home win streak when they host the Cincinnati Bearcats (17-11, 7-10 Big 12) on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET. In

The Houston Cougars (24-4, 16-1 Big 12) aim to build on a seven-game win streak when they host the Cincinnati Bearcats (17-11, 7-10 Big 12) at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Fertitta Center.

No. 4 Houston plays the Kansas Jayhawks after LJ Cryer scored 20 points in Houston's 73-64 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats.

No. 4 Houston plays the Kansas Jayhawks after LJ Cryer scored 20 points in Houston's 73-64 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats

Cincinnati went down to No. 4 Houston for a crushing in familair fashion as the Cougars won 74-63 on Saturday. Cincinnati led 10-2 early but couldn't keep up enough tough shot making and mistake avoidance to pull out a much-needed upset.

CINCINNATI — The loss to Houston was tough...but not crushing. Neil Meyer and I broke down the 73-64 defeat that felt close at points and touched on a crumbling bubble picture that's boosting Cincinnati's hopes of making the NCAA Tournament.

Analyzing Saturday’s Cincinnati at Houston odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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