Before carving the turkey on Thanksgiving the University of Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team carved out another win on the hardwood Wednesday night, defeating Alabama State 77-59. Though UC was in control the whole game,

Simas Lukosius scored 16 points to lead No. 16 Cincinnati to a 77-59 win over Alabama State. Jizzle James had 13 points and five assists for the Bearcats who have started 6-0 for the second time in coach Wes Miller’s four seasons.

CINCINNATI — The Bearcats are big betting favorites again on Wednesday night. Cincinnati is favored by 27.5 points on most major sportsbooks over the Alabama State Hornets. The point total is set at 144.5 points.