CINCINNATI (AP) -- Jacob Evans III scored 13 of his 17 points while Cincinnati took control in the first half, and the 18th-ranked Bearcats pulled away to an 80-60 victory over Tulsa on Saturday.

Cincinnati (24-3, 13-1 American Athletic) has won 24 straight on its home court, including a couple of close escapes this season. The Bearcats put this one away early.

Kyle Washington added 18 points for Cincinnati while Gary Clark had 14 points and eight rebounds.

The win was the 300th for Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin.

Junior Etou scored 22 points for Tulsa (12-14, 6-8), which has lost a season-high six in a row. The Golden Hurricane were only 6 of 16 from the field in the second half.

Washington had two baskets and a free throw during a 10-point run that put Cincinnati in control late in the first half. Evans made two free throws followed by a steal and a layup as Cincinnati pulled ahead 54-34 early in the second half. The Bearcats led by as many as 27 points.