Everything came together for Tari Eason on Friday.
With Eason's mom, Teroya, among the 1,135 in attendance at Fifth Third Arena, the 6-foot-8 University of Cincinnati freshman had career highs in points (20), rebounds (13) and field goals made (eight) as the Bearcats cruised to a 91-71 win over Tulane.
Teroya's presence was a surprise for Eason.
The former four-star recruit out of Seattle also had three blocks and made his only 3-point attempt of the afternoon as his younger brother, Tega, also watched from the stands.
"I felt like he was just playing free," teammate Jeremiah Davenport said.