CINCINNATI (AP) — Before the tip-off, several members of the Mississippi Valley State staff introduced themselves to Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson, who was seated courtside. One took out his cellphone and had someone take a photo.

That was the highlight of the night for the Delta Devils.

Sean Kilpatrick scored 13 of his 20 points in the second half and Cheikh Mbodj had four of Cincinnati's seven blocks, leading the 24th-ranked Bearcats to a 102-60 victory on Tuesday night.

Davon Usher and Darryl Marshall scored 13 points apiece for MVSU (0-2). 

The Bearcats (2-0) took control with a 23-4 run in the first half that featured a pair of 3-pointers by Cashmere Wright. The point guard had all of his 11 points and three assists in the take-control half. Then, it was a matter of whether Cincinnati's bench could keep it going. The reserves did their part, scoring 45 points.

JaQuon Parker added 13 points for the Bearcats, who shot 53.7 percent and dominated the boards by a 2-to-1 margin. The 102 points were Cincinnati's most since a 105-69 win over North Carolina A&T on Dec. 30, 2005, under interim coach Andy Kennedy.

Mississippi Valley State kept it close for a few minutes, taking advantage of Cincinnati's opening cold spell. Usher's 3-pointer cut the Bearcats' lead to 14-10.

Cincinnati went on a 23-4 run behind Wright, who made a pair of long 3s and a pull-up jumper. Wright also had the most impressive play of the opening half, a behind-the-back pass to Justin Jackson for a fast-break dunk. Wright had 16 points in the opening win on Sunday.

The Bearcats led 43-23 at the half, which they dominated on the glass 32-16. The Delta Devils shot only 29.4 percent from the field.

Matt Smith added nine points, five rebounds and two steals for the Delta Devils while Darius Tomlin finished with seven points and six assists. 

MVSU will be on the road at Northwestern on Thursday for a 7 p.m. tipoff.