- Matchup: Cincinnati Bearcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Venue: United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Cincinnati Bearcats (15-12) head to United Supermarkets Arena this Tuesday, aiming to secure a victory against the Texas Tech Red Raiders (20-7).
In their previous contest, the Cincinnati Bearcats triumphed over Kansas with a score of 84-68. The Bearcats committed 13 fouls compared to Kansas’s 12. From beyond the arc, they hit 4 of 18 attempts, while Kansas converted 10 of 13 free throws for a success rate of 76.9%. Kansas recorded 28 rebounds (9 offensive and 19 defensive) but did not achieve any blocks. They assisted 11 times and made 5 steals. Defensively, Cincinnati allowed 44.3% shooting from the floor, giving up 27 field goals on 61 attempts. The Bearcats tallied 16 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and earned 8 steals. In terms of rebounding, they collected 37 boards, with 11 offensive. At the charity stripe, Cincinnati converted 10 of 15 for a rate of 66.7%. The Bearcats finished with a shooting percentage of 48.4%, making 31 of 64 field goals and 12 of 31 from three-point range.
Moustapha Thiam was a standout performer, shooting 64.7% from the field with 2 assists. Playing 30 minutes, he secured 8 rebounds and tallied 28 points on 11 of 17 shooting.
With a season record of 15-12, Cincinnati averages 72.7 points per game, ranking 262nd nationally, while shooting 43.0% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 32.5% (231 of 711), and they hit 67.5% from the free-throw line. Overall, the Bearcats collect 37.2 rebounds per game and have recorded 444 assists this season, ranking 67th in Division 1. Unfortunately, they turn the ball over an average of 12.1 times and commit 16.0 fouls per contest.
On the defensive side, the Bearcats are forcing opponents into 13.0 turnovers per game while averaging 16.5 personal fouls. They rank 119th in Division 1 in assists allowed, with a total of 353 this year. Opponents are shooting 41.2% against them (644 of 1,563) and averaging 34.6 rebounds per game. Cincinnati permits 31.6% shooting from beyond the arc and ranks 29th in points allowed, letting up 67.0 per game.
In their last game, the Texas Tech Red Raiders emerged victorious over Kansas State, winning 100-72. The Red Raiders secured 28 defensive and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 36. They only turned the ball over 5 times while achieving 1 steal. Kansas State committed 18 fouls, allowing Texas Tech 23 free throw attempts, converting 19 of those for an 82.6% efficacy. The Red Raiders connected on 13 of 28 three-point attempts (46.4%) and ended the game shooting 54.8%, with 34 successful field goals out of 62 tries. Kansas State shot 43.8% from the field, making 28 of 64 attempts, and managed 30.0% from three-point range with just 6 of 20.
Donovan Atwell had a strong showing for Texas Tech, making 8 of 11 shots for a field goal percentage of 72.7%. He played 38 minutes, secured 3 rebounds, and scored 26 points without any assists.
This season, Texas Tech holds a 20-7 record. Offensively, they are shooting 46.7% from the field (ranked 102nd in the nation). They have amassed 2,217 points this season for an average of 82.1 per game, while securing 37.7 rebounds per contest. Their average assists per game stand at 16.1, placing them 62nd nationally, and they turn the ball over 10.6 times. As for personal fouls, they average 16.3 per game and shoot 71.6% from the line.
Defensively, the Red Raiders are ranked 133rd in points allowed per game, giving up 72.3. They force 10.6 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a shooting percentage of 43.8% (170th nationally). Texas Tech allows 31.3% shooting from three-point range and opponents have a free throw percentage of 69.4%. They yield 10.9 assists and 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 19th and 156th in Division 1, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Texas Tech
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