On a Ring of Red Senior Night at Fifth Third Arena, the Cincinnati Bearcats came out sluggish on the most inopportune night against Kansas State.

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.

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.

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:

It turns out Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins' injury was more severe than first thought, but he was determined to to get back on the floor.