GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — The Clemson Tigers, looking to solidify their strong nonconference resume, will host the Cincinnati Bearcats in a men’s basketball matchup Sunday at the Bi-Lo Center. Clemson (9-3) enters the contest having won four of its last five, including a 68-61 victory over rival South Carolina on Tuesday. The Tigers have been led by a balanced attack, but guard Ace Buckner provided a major spark off the bench against the Gamecocks, scoring a season-high 19 points in 29 minutes. His recent emergence adds another weapon for a Clemson team that already boasts wins over Georgia and West Virginia this season. Cincinnati (7-4) aims to build momentum from a dominant 88-51 win over Alabama State on Wednesday. The Bearcats are powered by forward Baba Miller, who is coming off a career-best 26-point performance in that victory. Over his last four games, Miller is averaging 15.0 points, showcasing his ability to score from multiple levels. Support comes from guard Jizzle James, who added 16 points against Alabama State, and rim protector Moustapha Thiam, who recorded four blocks. The game presents a contrast in trajectories. Clemson has consistently performed against a tough schedule, with its three losses coming by a combined 10 points to BYU, Alabama and Georgetown. Cincinnati has shown flashes but seeks greater consistency, particularly away from home, where it is 1-2 this season with losses at Georgia and Xavier. This marks the final nonconference tune-up for both teams before league play intensifies after the New Year. Clemson will open Atlantic Coast Conference play at Syracuse on Dec. 31, while Cincinnati begins its Big 12 slate at home against Houston on Jan. 3. Sunday’s key matchup will be in the frontcourt, where Cincinnati’s Miller will test a Clemson interior defense that allows just 68.8 points per game. The Tigers will counter with their depth, hoping Buckner’s offensive burst continues and starting center Carter Welling, who scored 16 against South Carolina, can control the paint. Tipoff is set for Sunday afternoon in Greenville.