SIMAS LUKOŠIUS NEWS

Scores off bench Tuesday Lukosius (shoulder) closed Tuesday's 69-67 victory over Baylor with seven points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and two assists across 17 minutes.

Impact Lukosius was deemed a game-time decision leading up to the matchup as he dealt with a shoulder injury. The senior forward was able to score points upon his return from a two-game absence and will look to build on this performance for Saturday's meeting with Houston.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Absent from starting five Lukosius (shoulder) is not starting in Tuesday's game against Baylor.

Impact Lukosius appears likely to miss his third-straight game with a shoulder injury given his absence from the Bearcats starting five. The 6-foot-8 senior who is averaging 11.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.9 steals across 25 starts, will likely need to wait until Saturday against Houston to make his return to the court.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Improving but not ready yet Lukosius (shoulder) isn't ready to return to action but has been improving of late, head coach Wes Miller told Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com on Saturday following the win o...

Impact Miller also stated that Lukosius went through a lay-up drill Friday and only used his left hand, so it's clear he's not ready to return to action yet. His next chance to play will come against Baylor on Tuesday, but it wouldn't be surprising if he's unable to go for that contest as well.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out against TCU Lukosius (shoulder) is out for Cincinnati's game Saturday against TCU, according to Neil Meyer of Rivals.

Impact Because of an injured shoulder, Lukosius will log another DNP for Cincinnati. Without him available during the Bearcats' game Wednesday at West Virginia, their starting lineup required someone else instead. For then, it included Josh Reed.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Injury revealed, day-to-day Lukosius (shoulder) is day-to-day, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Rothstein revealed Lukosius' injury is a shoulder problem. It continuing to be a problem indicates he will be a game-time decision for Cincinnati's next game, currently scheduled for Saturday against TCU. Averaging double-digit points and multiple three-pointers made for this season's Bearcats, them not having Lukosius this weekend will make their upcoming contest at least a little more difficult, considering there are very few steadier hands than him.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. West Virginia Likosius is out for Wednesday's game against West Virginia due to an undisclosed injury, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact The extent of the injury is uncertain, but there's no question this is a sizable blow for the Bearcats, as the senior forward is one of the team's most consistent players. He's averaging 11.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game this season, and in his absence, Josh Reed, Dan Skillings and even Tyler Betsey could be in line to see more minutes.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Leads way with 14 Lukosius closed with 14 points (5-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Saturday's 80-52 loss to BYU.

Impact Lukosius connected on four triples en route to a team-leading 14 points during Saturday's defeat. The senior forward led a Bearcats team struggled mightily offensively with no other player scoring more than seven points while being outscored by 23 in the second half. Lukosius has now reached double figures in scoring in each of the last four games after having gone five straight without reaching that mark.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Lukosius' late 3s help Cincinnati seal Colorado's fate with 68-62 win

Simas Lukosius scored 16 points and Cincinnati escaped the Big 12 cellar, beating Colorado 68-62

JANUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cincinnati's Simas Lukosius comes up big in win over Colorado Simas Lukosius poured in 16 points that included two 3-pointers in the final two minutes as Cincinnati outlasted Colorado 68-62 on Wednesday...

JANUARY 16 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Rebounds with 16 points Lukosius closed Wednesday's 68-62 win over Colorado with 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and two steals across 28 minutes.

Impact Lukosius led the way for Cincinnati during Wednesday's win with a 16 point, seven rebound performance. The seven boards represented a season high for Lukosius, who had gone five straight without reaching double figures in scoring. Lukosius' struggles have coincided with the struggles of the Bearcats, who had lost only one during the non-conference schedule but was winless in conference play prior to Wednesday's victory. Cincinnati and Lukosius both hope that Wednesday's rebound is a sign of things to come.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles from field Lukosius closed Friday's 66-59 win over Dayton with 13 points (4-17 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes.

Impact Lukosius struggled from the field, converting on just 25 percent of his season-high 12 shots from downtown. The senior is shooting 44.4 percent from three on the season but is now just 4-for-19 (21.1 percent) over the last two games. Despite the struggles, he posted his 10th-consecutive double-figure scoring total to start the season. Across 28.8 minutes per contest, Lukosius is averaging 15.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 0.9 steals.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Model of consistency Lukosius recorded 13 points (4-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 68-60 loss to Villanova.

Impact Lukosius struggled from the floor, shooting just 28.6 percent on 14 shots across a season-high 33 minutes. Despite his struggles, Lukosius still reached double figures for the seventh-consecutive game and leads the Bearcats with 16.0 points per game on 53.2 percent shooting both from the field and from behind the arc.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Simas Lukosius scores 16 and No. 16 Cincinnati improves to 6-0 with a 77-59 win over Alabama State

Simas Lukosius scored 16 points to lead No. 16 Cincinnati to a 77-59 win over Alabama State

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Simas Lukosius stays sharp for No. 18 Cincinnati in win over NKU Simas Lukosius continued his torrid 3-point shooting and No.18 Cincinnati held off several rallies from Northern Kentucky to post a 76-60 wi...

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Lukosius hits 6 3-pointers to help No. 18 Cincinnati hold off Northern Kentucky 76-60

Simas Lukosius scored 18 points on six made 3-pointers and No. 18 Cincinnati held off Northern Kentucky 76-60

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scorching from field Lukosius accumulated 19 points (7-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 86-49 win over Nicholls.

Impact Lukosius continues to shoot the lights out, scoring 19 points on 7-11 shooting including going 5-7 from behind the arc. The senior forward also led the team with six assists while contributing six rebounds in what was a quality all-around offensive performance. Lukosius ended last season by draining 19 triples on 51.4% shooting during Cincinnati's three-game run in the NIT, averaging 23.7 points in the process. It turns out that was a precursor to this season with Lukosius shooting 71.4% from three and 75% from the field through three games. He's averaging 17.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.0 steals across 25.3 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Simas Lukosius, No. 17 Cincinnati power past Nicholls Cincinnati coach Wes Miller didn’t make life easy for his former pupil Friday night as Simas Lukosius and Jizzle James each scored 19 points...

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Simas Lukosius, Jizzle James each score 19 points and No. 17 Cincinnati beats Nicholls State 86-49

Simas Lukosius had 19 points including five 3-pointers, Jizzle James scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half, and No. 17 Cincinnati eased by Nicholls State 86-49

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On tear to start season Lukosius logged 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds, six assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 83-56 win over Morehead State.

Impact Lukosius has been lights out to start the season, posting 34 points while shooting 14-17 (82.3%) from the floor through two games, including hitting five of seven from behind the arc. The senior forward averaged 11.8 points last season for the Bearcats while shooting 39.2% from the floor and 38.5% from three. He looks poised to take a substantial leap forward this year as he leads a Bearcat squad that is expected to finish in the upper half of a loaded Big 12.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Simas Lukosius scores 20 as No. 20 Cincinnati beats Arkansas-Pine Bluff 109-54

Simas Lukosius scored 20 points, Dan Skillings Jr. added 17 and No. 20 Cincinnati beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 109-54 in the season opener for both teams

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returning to Cincinnati Lukosius will be returning to Cincinnati for his senior year, JT Smith of Front Office News reports.

Impact Lukosious will be staying put with the Bearcats for the 2024-25 season. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 11.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists on 30.2 minutes across 35 games (27 starts) during the 2023-24 campaign.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lukosius leads Cincinnati to 73-72 overtime win against San Francisco in NIT

Simas Lukosius scored 28 points to lead the Cincinnati Bearcats, including the game-winning 3-pointer with four seconds remaining in the overtime, and the Bearcats defeated the San...

MARCH 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seven threes lead to career-high 31 Lukosius supplied 31 points (8-13 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 8-8 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 90-85 victory over West Virginia.

Impact Lukosius scored 26 of his game-high 31 points in the second half, including 23 points in the final 12 minutes to help lead the Bearcats back from a 16-point second-half deficit and continue their season for at least one more game. The point total represents a new career-high for the junior forward and included seven made three-pointers, which is also a career-best mark. Lukosius will look to maintain the momentum in Wednesday's second-round matchup against Kansas.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

John Newman III scores 18, Simas Lukosius hits winning 3; Cincinnati beats Kansas State 74-72 John Newman III scored 13 of his 18 in the second half, Simas Lukosius hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 10.6 seconds left and Cincinnati blew...

MARCH 3, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Drains clutch three Lukosius recorded 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt), one rebound and four assists in 33 minutes during Saturday's 74-72 victory over Kansas State.

Impact Lukosius came up clutch, draining a go-ahead three with 10 seconds left to ice the victory for the Bearcats. The junior forward reached double-figures for the seventh time in the last nine games while adding four assists for the third time in four games. Lukosius is averaging 10.8 points per contest during the Big 12 slate, but that figure has risen to 12.4 over the last nine games.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE