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Cincinnati Downs Morehead State 83-56 - Match Report

Cincinnati cruised to victory on Friday, running Morehead State out of the gym and running up a 83-56 score at Fifth Third Arena.

Cincinnati won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -29.0-point spread.

Dillon Mitchell had 14 points for Cincinnati and Jizzle James chipped in with 14 points. Simas Lukosius had 6 assists for them, while Dillon Mitchell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Morehead State got a 10-point performance from Kenny White Jr., who was supported by 9 points from Jalen Breazeale. Tyler Brelsford had 5 assists in a losing cause for Morehead State, while Trent Scott grabbed 7 rebounds.

Cincinnati was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Cincinnati won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-25.

Cincinnati heads into a battle against Nicholls State. Morehead State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Chattanooga.