WATCH: No. 8 Kansas falls to unranked Cincinnati 84-68

The No. 8 Kansas Jayhawks were heavily favored during Saturday’s home game, but the unranked Cincinnati Bearcats pulled off the stunning upset in dominant fashion. The 84-68 loss marked the Jayhawks’ largest home loss to an unranked opponent since 1973.

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The matchup was tightly contest until the final ten minutes, when some hot shooting helped the Bearcats build a double-digit lead and coast to the victory.

Moustapha Thiam had a dominant outing, putting up 28 points and eight rebounds while shooting 11-of-17 from the floor.

For Kansas, Flory Bidunga finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds while shooting 8-of-10 from the floor.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published Feb 21, 2026

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.