Lukosius' late 3s help Cincinnati seal Colorado's fate with 68-62 win
Simas Lukosius scored 16 points and Cincinnati escaped the Big 12 cellar, beating Colorado 68-625 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SIMAS LUKOŠIUS #41 - GUARD-FORWARD - CINCINNATI BEARCATS
12.4 PPG •
3.5 RPG •
2.7 APG
12.4 PPG
3.5 RPG
2.7 APG
Cincinnati's Simas Lukosius comes up big in win over Colorado Simas Lukosius poured in 16 points that included two 3-pointers in the final two minutes as Cincinnati outlasted Colorado 68-62 on Wednesday...
5 DAYS AGO • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Rebounds with 16 points Lukosius closed Wednesday's 68-62 win over Colorado with 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and two steals across 28 minutes.
Impact Lukosius led the way for Cincinnati during Wednesday's win with a 16 point, seven rebound performance. The seven boards represented a season high for Lukosius, who had gone five straight without reaching double figures in scoring. Lukosius' struggles have coincided with the struggles of the Bearcats, who had lost only one during the non-conference schedule but was winless in conference play prior to Wednesday's victory. Cincinnati and Lukosius both hope that Wednesday's rebound is a sign of things to come.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Struggles from field Lukosius closed Friday's 66-59 win over Dayton with 13 points (4-17 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes.
Impact Lukosius struggled from the field, converting on just 25 percent of his season-high 12 shots from downtown. The senior is shooting 44.4 percent from three on the season but is now just 4-for-19 (21.1 percent) over the last two games. Despite the struggles, he posted his 10th-consecutive double-figure scoring total to start the season. Across 28.8 minutes per contest, Lukosius is averaging 15.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 0.9 steals.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Model of consistency Lukosius recorded 13 points (4-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 68-60 loss to Villanova.
Impact Lukosius struggled from the floor, shooting just 28.6 percent on 14 shots across a season-high 33 minutes. Despite his struggles, Lukosius still reached double figures for the seventh-consecutive game and leads the Bearcats with 16.0 points per game on 53.2 percent shooting both from the field and from behind the arc.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Simas Lukosius scores 16 and No. 16 Cincinnati improves to 6-0 with a 77-59 win over Alabama State
Simas Lukosius scored 16 points to lead No. 16 Cincinnati to a 77-59 win over Alabama StateNOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Simas Lukosius stays sharp for No. 18 Cincinnati in win over NKU Simas Lukosius continued his torrid 3-point shooting and No.18 Cincinnati held off several rallies from Northern Kentucky to post a 76-60 wi...
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Lukosius hits 6 3-pointers to help No. 18 Cincinnati hold off Northern Kentucky 76-60
Simas Lukosius scored 18 points on six made 3-pointers and No. 18 Cincinnati held off Northern Kentucky 76-60NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scorching from field Lukosius accumulated 19 points (7-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 86-49 win over Nicholls.
Impact Lukosius continues to shoot the lights out, scoring 19 points on 7-11 shooting including going 5-7 from behind the arc. The senior forward also led the team with six assists while contributing six rebounds in what was a quality all-around offensive performance. Lukosius ended last season by draining 19 triples on 51.4% shooting during Cincinnati's three-game run in the NIT, averaging 23.7 points in the process. It turns out that was a precursor to this season with Lukosius shooting 71.4% from three and 75% from the field through three games. He's averaging 17.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.0 steals across 25.3 minutes per contest.
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Simas Lukosius, No. 17 Cincinnati power past Nicholls Cincinnati coach Wes Miller didn’t make life easy for his former pupil Friday night as Simas Lukosius and Jizzle James each scored 19 points...
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Simas Lukosius, Jizzle James each score 19 points and No. 17 Cincinnati beats Nicholls State 86-49
Simas Lukosius had 19 points including five 3-pointers, Jizzle James scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half, and No. 17 Cincinnati eased by Nicholls State 86-49NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On tear to start season Lukosius logged 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds, six assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 83-56 win over Morehead State.
Impact Lukosius has been lights out to start the season, posting 34 points while shooting 14-17 (82.3%) from the floor through two games, including hitting five of seven from behind the arc. The senior forward averaged 11.8 points last season for the Bearcats while shooting 39.2% from the floor and 38.5% from three. He looks poised to take a substantial leap forward this year as he leads a Bearcat squad that is expected to finish in the upper half of a loaded Big 12.
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Simas Lukosius scores 20 as No. 20 Cincinnati beats Arkansas-Pine Bluff 109-54
Simas Lukosius scored 20 points, Dan Skillings Jr. added 17 and No. 20 Cincinnati beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 109-54 in the season opener for both teamsNOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returning to Cincinnati Lukosius will be returning to Cincinnati for his senior year, JT Smith of Front Office News reports.
Impact Lukosious will be staying put with the Bearcats for the 2024-25 season. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 11.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists on 30.2 minutes across 35 games (27 starts) during the 2023-24 campaign.
APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Lukosius leads Cincinnati to 73-72 overtime win against San Francisco in NIT
Simas Lukosius scored 28 points to lead the Cincinnati Bearcats, including the game-winning 3-pointer with four seconds remaining in the overtime, and the Bearcats defeated the San...MARCH 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seven threes lead to career-high 31 Lukosius supplied 31 points (8-13 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 8-8 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 90-85 victory over West Virginia.
Impact Lukosius scored 26 of his game-high 31 points in the second half, including 23 points in the final 12 minutes to help lead the Bearcats back from a 16-point second-half deficit and continue their season for at least one more game. The point total represents a new career-high for the junior forward and included seven made three-pointers, which is also a career-best mark. Lukosius will look to maintain the momentum in Wednesday's second-round matchup against Kansas.
MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
John Newman III scores 18, Simas Lukosius hits winning 3; Cincinnati beats Kansas State 74-72 John Newman III scored 13 of his 18 in the second half, Simas Lukosius hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 10.6 seconds left and Cincinnati blew...
MARCH 3, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Drains clutch three Lukosius recorded 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt), one rebound and four assists in 33 minutes during Saturday's 74-72 victory over Kansas State.
Impact Lukosius came up clutch, draining a go-ahead three with 10 seconds left to ice the victory for the Bearcats. The junior forward reached double-figures for the seventh time in the last nine games while adding four assists for the third time in four games. Lukosius is averaging 10.8 points per contest during the Big 12 slate, but that figure has risen to 12.4 over the last nine games.
MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cincinnati upends No. 15 Texas Tech 75-72 after Lukosius's go-ahead jumper with 21 seconds left
Simas Lukosius scored 16 points, including the go-ahead jumper with 21 seconds left, and Cincinnati beat 15th-ranked Texas Tech 75-72FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paces team in scoring Lukosius closed Saturday's 69-65 loss to Oklahoma with 17 points (5-14 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 3-5 FT) and six rebounds over 31 minutes.
Impact Lukosius hoisted 14 shots, including 12 from behind the arc to pace the Bearcats Saturday. It was a relatively inefficient performance for the junior forward but definitely an improvement over his last two games when he scored a total of nine points on 16 shot attempts. Over his last three, he's shooting 26.7% from the field and 22.7% from long range.
JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Friday Lukosius (shoulder) will start Friday's game against Evansville, Neil Meyer of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact Lukosious was expected to give it a go Friday, per an earlier report, and his presence in the starting lineup suggests he'll line up for a regular workload in this one. The junior enters the night averaging 8.6 points, 3.2 assists and 2.6 boards over 23.9 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Lukosius is out for Friday's game versus Stetson due to a shoulder injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Lukosius will miss his second game of the season Friday due to a shoulder injury. Ody Oguama and Daniel Skillings are candidates to receive increased minutes in his absence. Lukosius' next chance to suit up is against Evansville on Dec. 29.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Simas Lukosius Commits to Cincinnati With 1 open roster spot for the upcoming 2023-24 season, Cincinnati Men’s Basketball Head Coach Wes Miller and staff casted a wide net to fi...
APRIL 29, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Cincinnati gets transfer commitment from G/F Simas Lukosius Guard/forward Simas Lukosius, who played two seasons at Butler, is transferring to Cincinnati.
APRIL 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cincinnati gets transfer commitment from G/F Simas Lukosius Guard/forward Simas Lukosius, who played two seasons at Butler, is transferring to Cincinnati.
APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
