Author Photo
Max Abmas Viktor Lahkin
(Getty Images)

The Cincinnati Bearcats will host the Texas Longhorns in a Big 12 Conference showdown on Tuesday on the Big12 Network. 

The Bearcats got off to a phenomenal start this season, as they currently hold a 12-2 record. They earned their first Big 12 win with an impressive victory over No. 12 BYU on Saturday. 

Cincinnati is on a four-game win streak heading into Tuesday's game against the Longhorns. Texas represents one of the tougher games they have seen this season, as they are the No. 20 team in the country.

The Longhorns are 11-3 this season, though they haven't yet won a conference game. They lost their first Big 12 game to Texas Tech on Saturday, losing 78-67. 

Texas is led by Max Abmas, who's averaging 17.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game this season. 

Cincinnati is led by 6-foot-11 center Viktor Lakhin, who's averaging 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. 

Which team will add a conference win to their record?

Here is everything you need to know about Texas vs. Cincinnati, including television and streaming options. 

What channel is Texas vs. Cincinnati on today?

  • TV channel: Big12 Network
  • Live stream: ESPN+

Texas vs. Cincinnati will air on Big12 Network. Viewers can also stream the game on ESPN+. 

Texas vs. Cincinnati start time

  • Date: Tuesday, Jan. 9
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT

Texas vs. Cincinnati will tip off around 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The game will be played at the Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Texas basketball schedule 2023-24

Here are the Longhorns' next five games of the 2023-24 season:

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
Jan. 9 at Cincinnati 7 p.m. Big12 Network
Jan. 13 at West Virginia 6 p.m. Big12 Network
Jan. 17 vs UCF 8 p.m. LHN
Jan. 20 vs Baylor TBD TBD
Jan. 23 at Oklahoma 6 p.m. ESPN

Cincinnati basketball schedule 2023-24

Here are the Bearcats' next five games of the 2023-24 season:

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
Jan. 9 vs Texas 7 p.m. Big12 Network
Jan. 13 at Baylor 8 p.m. ESPN
Jan. 16 vs TCU 7 p.m. Big12 Network
Jan. 20 vs Oklahoma 1 p.m. Big12 Network
Jan. 22 at Kansas 9 p.m. ESPN

If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more >

Author(s)
Ryan Taylor Photo

Ryan Taylor is a Chicagoland native and currently resides in Lincoln Park, just north of the city. He graduated from DePaul University in 2022 with a bachelor's in journalism. He also ran cross country and track at the Division-1 level in the Big East conference. Ryan is an avid Chicago sports fan, with a staunch bias for the White Sox (sadly) over the Cubs. If not writing, he's probably lifting, playing basketball, or debating whether or not the Bears should keep Justin Fields.