Kriisa leads balance offense in sending Cincinnati past Tarleton State 76-58
Kerr Kriisa scored 20 points and Cincinnati distanced itself in the second half in beating Tarleton State 76-58DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press
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Kerr Kriisa - Pours in season-high 20 points Kriisa totaled 20 points (7-12 FG, 6-11 3Pt), one rebound and three assists across 29 minutes during Monday's 76-58 victory over Tarleton St..
Impact This offensive performance came out of nowhere for Kriisa, who tallied 20 points after having not reached double figures in scoring during any game this season prior to Monday. The sixth-year senior connected on six triples en route to recording his first 20-point performance since 2023 while at West Virginia. Kriisa has served mainly as a ball distributor this season for Cincinnati, dishing out 4.8 assists while chipping in 8.1 points per contest.
DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Baba Miller - Good to go Monday Miller (lower body) is available against Tarleton State on Monday, per Bearcats Talk.
Impact Miller was expected to be a true game-time call, and indeed, the forward will suit up and play. He missed the last two games for Cincinnati, but he'll return Monday night in another buy game for the Wildcats. Miller averages 14.4 points and 10.0 rebounds this season.
DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Celestine - Good to go Celestine (lower body) will play in Monday's game against Tarleton State, SI.com reports.
Impact Celestine will return from a one-game absence, and after getting through pregame warmups without a hitch, the senior forward has been given the green light. He's averaging 13.3 minutes per game this season.
DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Dior Johnson - Won't play Monday Johnson (undisclosed) won't play in Monday's game against Cincinnati, Chad Brendel of 247Sports reports.
Impact Johnson will miss a second straight game due to an unspecified injury. The UCF transfer has been unstoppable on the offensive end for Tarleton State, having scored 29 or more points in four of his seven games played, including a 42-point outburst against Baylor. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against Howard Payne.
DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Baba Miller - Trending towards true GTD Miller (lower body) is dressed and warming up, but is looking like a true game-time decision for Cincinnati's clash with Tarleton State, per Scott Springer of the Cincinnati Enquir...
Impact Miller has missed the last two games for Cincinnati, but has a great shot to return Monday night against Tarleton State. It looks like a wait-and-see situation with the big man, with a final answer coming much closer to tip-off. The senior center is in the midst of a career year this far in 2025-2026, averaging 14.4 points and 10.0 rebounds.
DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Celestine - In uniform, likely GTD Celestine (lower body) is in uniform and participating in warmups, but a decision may not be made on his availability until closer to tipoff, Scott Springer of the Cincinnati Enqui...
Impact Celestine missed Cincinnati's most recent game due to a lower body injury, and while it's encouraging to see him in uniform, the Bearcats could wait and see how his body responds to the pregame activity before making a ruling. In six appearances this season, he's averaging 3.0 points and 1.7 rebounds across 13.3 minutes.
DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
