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Cincinnati Bearcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers Wrap - West Virginia Wins 69-65

Cincinnati was victimized for 25 points and 10 rebounds by Jesse Edwards as West Virginia defeated them 69-65 in NCAA action on Wednesday.

West Virginia was a +4.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

West Virginia got 15 points from Quinn Slazinski and another 10 points from RaeQuan Battle. Kerr Kriisa contributed 7 assists, while Jesse Edwards cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Cincinnati got a 15-point performance from Dan Skillings Jr., who was supported by 13 points from Simas Lukosius. Day Day Thomas had 4 assists in a losing cause for Cincinnati, while Aziz Bandaogo grabbed 9 rebounds.

West Virginia trailed at halftime, 27-24.

Cincinnati had a 38-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

West Virginia heads into a battle against BYU. Cincinnati, meanwhile, will have their next action against Texas Tech.