Cincinnati Basketball: Simas Lukosius hits game-winning shot to edge Kansas State
By Charles Post
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Cincinnati Bearcats forward Simas Lukosius hit the game-winning basket in the final seconds to edge the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday!
Following a memorable finish to slip by Big 12 opponent Kansas State, Lukosius broke down the last-second shot in a press conference.
“The play was something we usually run but just with a little bit of a twist and we executed really well. I felt some space, got it up and it felt great.”
Lukosius collected 13 points and four assists to help the Bearcats snap a recent losing skid and stay alive for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Simas Lukosius drilled a game-winning basket in the final seconds to fuel the #Bearcats past Kansas State! 🔥https://t.co/iwodKaIj3cpic.twitter.com/78WE6YBzww
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) March 3, 2024
Cincinnati Basketball: Simas Lukosius hits game-sealing shot in narrow win
Cincinnati blew a double-digit lead in the final minutes but Lukosius scored a game-winning basket with only 10.6 seconds remaining.
It appeared the Bearcats were going to coast to a comfortable win until Kansas State went on a 10-0 run to take a slight lead down the stretch.
The final week of the regular season will include a trip to Oklahoma on Tuesday evening before hosting Big 12 rival West Virginia on Saturday!
Wes Miller's team was able to eventually escape with a thrilling victory to improve to 17-12 as the regular season continues to wind down soon.
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