SportsLine's model simulated Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones in the second round of the 2025 Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday 10,000 times

Cincinnati began play in the Big 12 Tournament with an easy 87-68 win over Oklahoma State yesterday. Day Day Thomas led the Bearcats to the win with 21 points. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two.

The Cyclones beat the Bearcats by 11 points a month ago, turning a tied game at halftime into a second-half rout. In fact, Cincinnati led with 13 minutes left before Iowa State rattled off a 23-11 run in the next seven minutes to take firm control. The Bearcats never again got closer than six.