Cincinnati Bearcats guard Simas Lukosius (41) is embraced by his teammates after returning to the bench in the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. Red Raiders won 81-71. Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Report: Key Bearcats Starter Simas Lukošius Ruled Out For West Virginia Game

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bearcats on SI
By Russell Heltman | Last updated Feb 19, 2025 5:58 PM ET

The Bearcats' offensive resurgence is going to have to continue without Simas Lukošius on the road against West Virginia.

Bearcat Journal's Keegan Knickoson reported that Lukošius is out with an injury he suffered in the 81-70 loss to Iowa State on Saturday. The Lithuanian is one of Cincinnati's best shooters and will likely get replaced by Josh Reed or Dan Skillings Jr. in the lineup.

Lukošius is averaging 11.4 points and 3.1 rebounds, with a 36% mark from deep this season. His shooting gravity is crucial to Cincinnati's offense.

No surprise. No Simas Lukosius tonight. Skillings, Reed, Betsey, Fredrick. Who steps up? pic.twitter.com/VZqjQePO9T
— Scott Springer (@sspringersports) February 19, 2025