Houston at 
Cincinnati
Wednesday, January 29 · Fifth Third Arena, Cincinnati, OH · ESPN+ · Big 12
Final: Cincinnati 73, Houston 65
The two teams
| Team | Overall | Big 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 5–25 | 1–17, seeded 16 today |
| Cincinnati | 15–14 | 7–11, seeded 10 today |