CINCINNATI (Interstat) — Cincinnati closed its nonconference schedule with an 89-62 victory over Lipscomb in men’s basketball Monday night at Fifth Third Arena.

The Bearcats (8-5) led 44-24 at halftime and never were threatened, shooting efficiently while holding the Bisons (7-6) to a cold first half. Ross Candelino led all scorers with 20 points for Lipscomb. Cincinnati had a balanced attack, with Moustapha Thiam scoring 18 points and Jizzle James adding 16 points and five assists. Kerr Kriisa contributed 15 points for the Bearcats.

A crowd of 9,793 saw Cincinnati outscore Lipscomb 45-38 after the break to secure the win.