The University of Cincinnati’s women’s basketball team (11-5 overall, 3-3 in the Big 12) defeated the University of Colorado 65-59 in a epic comeback on Saturday. Bearcat Tineya Hylton had an electric game with a total of 27 points — 18 in the second half. Hylton sealed the deal with two “and one” drives that elicited an electric response from fans packed into Fifth Third Arena. The Buffaloes had higher shooting percentages than the Bearcats in every category but free throws, which ultimately led to the Bearcats’ comeback in the second half. The Bearcats made it to the line to shoot 26 free throws during the game, while the Buffs only shot four.

Keep scrolling for everything we saw during UC’s game against the University of Colorado on Saturday.

Photos by Maylea Salmon

Tineya Hylton celebrates after an and one call | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. the University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
A’riel Jackson reacts to a rough play | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Reagan Jackson shoots a three | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Tineya Hylton dives for the ball | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Alliance Ndiba fights for a jump ball | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Cincinnati head coach Katrina Merriweather hugs Tineya Hylton after their win against Colorado | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Jillian Hayes shoots the ball| University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Tineya Hylton drives down the lane | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
The University of Cincinnati bench cheers | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Chloe Mann shoots a three | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Tineya Hylton drives down the lane and shoots the ball | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Cheryl Cook, University of Cincinnati women’s basketball legend, sits courtside | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Jillian Hayes drives down the lane for a layup | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Delaney Snyder cheers from the bench | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Cincinnati coach Abby Jump cheers from the bench | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Cincinnati coach Abby Jump points at a player | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Players jump for the rebound | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Alliance Ndiba jumps for the ball | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
University of Cincinnati head coach Katrina Merriweather stands on the sideline | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Graduate assistant Lanyce Williams stands in the Cincinnati huddle during a timeout | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Jillian Hayes shoots the ball | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Jillian Hayes pushes Tineya Hylton after fouling out | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs.The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Reagan Jackson stands in a team huddle during a timeout | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Tineya Hylton drives down the lane and shoots a layup | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Tineya Hylton drives down the lane and shoots a layup | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Lanyce Williams and Delaney Snyder celebate Tineya Hylton’s layup which drew an “and one” call | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Cincinnati’s Assistant Director of Basketball Operations cheers from the bench | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs.The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
A’riel Jackson helps up teammate Tineya Hylton | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Tineya Hylton gets fouled as she shoots a layup | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Tineya Hylton celebrates after a made layup in the final minutes of the game | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Cincinnati head coach Katrina Merriweather and another member of the coaching staff celebrate after their win against Colorado | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
The University of Cincinnati women’s basketball team huddles after defeating Colorado | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs.The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon
Ramiyah Byrd hugs a member of the University of Cincinnati women’s basketball staff after their win against Colorado | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. The University of Colorado Buffaloes | Jan. 18, 2025 Photo: Maylea Salmon