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Cincinnati vs. West Virginia: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch – Bleacher Nation
The West Virginia Mountaineers (9-22, 4-14 Big 12) aim to end a five-game losing streak when they visit the Cincinnati Bearcats (18-13, 7-11 Big 12) on March 12, 2024 at T-Mobile Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+.
On Saturday, Cincinnati knocked off West Virginia 92-56, led by Daniel Skillings with 17 points (plus two assists and four rebounds). Noah Farrakhan was the leading scorer for the losing squad with 12 points, and he chipped in one assist and two boards.
When is Cincinnati vs. West Virginia and when does it start?
This contest between the Bearcats and Mountaineers will go down on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Expect to see the opening tip at 3:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Cincinnati vs. West Virginia
The Bearcats and Mountaineers will take to the hardwood at T-Mobile Center for this matchup on March 12, and if you would like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Cincinnati Bearcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Game Preview
Cincinnati Stats, Odds & Insights
Cincinnati is outscoring opponents by 7.0 points per game with a +216 scoring differential overall. It puts up 74.8 points per game (145th in college basketball) and allows 67.8 per contest (67th in college basketball).
The Bearcats are averaging 74.8 points, just 1.6 fewer than the 76.4 the Mountaineers allow.
Cincinnati connects on 7.1 three-pointers per game (216th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.6. It shoots 32.1% from deep while its opponents hit 33.7% from long range.
The Bearcats are scoring 78.1 points per game in home games. Away from home, they are averaging 69.7 points per contest.
In its last 10 games, Cincinnati has been scoring 70.1 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 74.8 it has scored over the course of the 2023-24 season.
West Virginia Stats, Odds & Insights
West Virginia puts up 69.3 points per game (293rd in college basketball) while giving up 76.4 per contest (298th in college basketball). It has a -220 scoring differential and has been outscored by 7.1 points per game.
The Mountaineers post only 1.5 more points per game (69.3) than the Bearcats concede (67.8).
West Virginia connects on 7.2 three-pointers per game (207th in college basketball) at a 34.6% rate (149th in college basketball), compared to the 9.0 per outing its opponents make, shooting 34.6% from deep.
The Mountaineers are putting up more points at home (72.6 per game) than on the road (64.0).
West Virginia is scoring 71.5 points per contest over its last 10 games, which is 2.2 more than its average for the season (69.3).
Bearcats Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Skillings | 30 | 12.1 | 6.4 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
| Viktor Lakhin | 26 | 10.2 | 6.6 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Day Day Thomas | 31 | 10.2 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Simas Lukosius | 29 | 10.2 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| John Newman III | 31 | 9.7 | 5.1 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
Mountaineers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raequan Battle | 21 | 16.2 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Jesse Edwards | 22 | 15.0 | 8.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Quinn Slazinski | 31 | 12.2 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Kerr Kriisa | 22 | 11.0 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| Noah Farrakhan | 22 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
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