Cincinnati basketball is turning the ship around as conference play starts winding down. Neil Meyer and I recap the 84-66 win over BYU and preview another revenge spot against Utah on Tuesday night. Check out the latest Bearcat Blitz below: Bookmark Bearcats Talk for the latest news,

BYU junior Richie Saunders started just three games the previous two seasons but has since become a full-time starter and the Cougars' leading scorer. He scored 21 points against UC in Provo, making 5-of-7 from behind the arc. Overall, he's a 45% 3-point shooter. Defensively, he leads the Cougars in steals with 27.

The Cincinnati Bearcats beat the UCF Knights Wednesday to get back in the win column in the Big 12. Here are takeaways from the game.

Craig Smith and the Utah Runnin’ Utes are looking to rebound from a tough road loss as they travel to face the Cincinnati Bearcats on February 11. Utah (13-10, 5-7 Big 12) is coming off a frustrating 72-61 defeat against West Virginia.

The Runnin’ Utes face the Bearcats in the back end of the first of a pair of two-game road trips in Big 12 play.

BYU hammered Cincinnati 80-52 a few weeks ago amidst UC's terrible offensive stretch to start league play. They just beat that full game mark in the second half against UCF (53 points) and are capturing some swagger entering another crucial game.