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.

The bracket is set for the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Championship, held March 11-15 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.

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.

The Cowboys shot 46.8% from the floor and fed their big man Abou Ousmane (24 points, eight rebounds) 18 shots to ride his performance for an upset win. Cincinnati was outscored 12-2 down the stretch to waste away another winning opportunity. they've lost seven conference games this season by double digits.

Kansas State broke its four-game losing streak with the victory over Colorado Sunday afternoon. David N'Guessan had his fifth 20-point performance this season,

There’s a chance the two could start conference play against each other on Tuesday at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.

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.