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Recap - Cincinnati Defeats Northern Kentucky 76-60

Cincinnati earned a 76-60 victory over Northern Kentucky on Tuesday, getting 18 points from Simas Lukosius at Truist Arena.

Bettors who backed Cincinnati were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -13.5 at sportsbooks.

Dillon Mitchell had 12 points for Cincinnati and Jizzle James chipped in with 11 points. Jizzle James had 6 assists for them, while Dillon Mitchell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

Northern Kentucky got a 16-point performance from Sam Vinson, who was supported by 12 points from Trey Robinson. Trey Robinson had 4 assists in a losing cause for Northern Kentucky, while Trey Robinson grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Cincinnati were victorious, as the score was 32-29 at the break.

Northern Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-27.

Cincinnati looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Georgia Tech. Northern Kentucky will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Kentucky State.