Cincinnati's Day Day Thomas shares a pregame hug with Texas Tech football player Brendan Sorsby before a Big 12 Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in United Supermarkets Arena.

Cincinnati guard Day Day Thomas shared a pregame hug with Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby on February 24, 2026. This interaction took place at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas, before a Big 12 Conference men's basketball game. The moment occurred between the Cincinnati player and the Texas Tech football athlete as they prepared for the event held at the arena, marking a brief personal exchange during the Big 12 Conference proceedings.