Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats aim to bounce back against 10th ranked Iowa State

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Coming off a loss last weekend, the Cincinnati Bearcats will aim to get back on track against the 10th ranked Iowa State Cyclones tonight!

During the most recent matchup with the new Big 12 opponent, Cincinnati picked up a 55-54 overtime win at Iowa State in December 2016.

It will be important for the Bearcats to avoid a slow start again and limit Iowa State duo Tre King and Keshon Gilbert from finding success.

Wes Miller's team should have an opportunity to secure a massive victory over Big 12 contender Iowa State but it certainly won't be easy to do.

Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats aim to take down 10th ranked Iowa State

Cincinnati fell to 15-8 following a 67-62 loss to Big 12 rival Houston, while Iowa State improved to 18-5 with a 71-59 win over TCU on Saturday.

Miller looked ahead to the Bearcats upcoming meeting with Iowa State as Big 12 play moves forward during a recent press conference.

“This team is tough and capable. It’s yet another opportunity for us on Tuesday night. We have to try to respond to some things we didn’t do well."

The latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook has the Bearcats placed as 1.5-point favorites with the over/under currently set at 136.5 points.

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