When people refer to a college basketball game as a “rock fight” they are usually talking about the type of contest that Kansas State won against Cincinnati on Wednesday at Fifth Third Arena. The Wildcats beat the host Bearcats 54-49 in a midweek Big 12 matchup that was not aesthetically pleasing for either side.

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.

They are going for a sweep of the season series with Cincinnati after beating the Bearcats 70-67 in their Big 12 opener in Manhattan on Dec. 30. Cincinnati (17-12, 7-11) is coming off a loss at conference champion Houston on Saturday but has won its last four home games.