The likely final NCAA Tournament Tracker of the Cincinnati Bearcats season has arrived. The 54-49 loss to Kansas State on Wednesday has left Cincinnati with one realistic path to the dance: Winning the Big 12 Tournament.

Kansas State forward David N'Guessan put up another star performance against Cincinnati Wednesday night, finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Upon reflecting on this must-win matchup, N'Guessan gave all the credit to those outside himself.

Kansas State basketball won for the first time all season after trailing at halftime, knocking off Cincinnati on the road.

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CINCINNATI — The Bearcats' final home game of the season ended in rough fashion with a 54-49 loss to Kansas State. Check out the top highlights from the penultimate game of the campaign below:

Wes Miller’s Cincinnati Bearcats were within a basket in the final minute but ultimately dropped a crucial game against the Kansas State Wildcats Wednesday night, losing 54-49.

As a result, the Wildcats outscored Cincinnati 20-12 in the paint after the break without hitting a single 3-pointer. An 8-0 run gave them their first lead on a Coleman Hawkins basket with 10:52 left, and after the Bearcats briefly went in front again by one, CJ Jones triggered an 8-2 spurt that put K-State in front for good.

Kansas State basketball travels to Cincinnati for its final regular season road game. Here's a scouting report and a prediction for Wednesday's game.

The bracket is set for the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Championship, held March 11-15 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.