Cincinnati holds off UConn 64-60 to keep pace in AAC race

Connecticut's Christian Vital (1) tangles with Cincinnati's Mamoudou Diarra (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Alterique Gilbert (3) is stopped by the defense of Cincinnati's Jarron Cumberland (34) as Cincinnati's Cane Broome (15) dribbles around him toward the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Cincinnati's Jarron Cumberland (34) passes under pressure from Connecticut's Tarin Smith (2) and Alterique Gilbert (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Cincinnati's Logan Johnson makes a basket as Connecticut's Eric Cobb (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Josh Carlton (25) blocks a shot attempt by Cincinnati's Tre Scott (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Cincinnati's Justin Jenifer reaches out to Connecticut's Alterique Gilbert (3) after Gilbert missed a shot at the end of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Eric Cobb reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)