Cincinnati is back to .500 overall on the season. And at 8-6 in the AAC, the Bearcats will be the No. 5 seed in the AAC Tournament, following an 82-69 win Sunday at East Carolina. After a trying season for Cincinnati, from positive COVID-19 tests and mid-season opt-outs, there is at least some light at the end of the tunnel.

And after the game, coach John Brannen spoke to members of the media about the win and moving forward into the AAC Tournament.