The University of Central Florida (UCF) Knights started strong against the Houston Cougars, leading for most of the first half. At halftime, UCF held a narrow lead of 31-28 with Darius Johnson, CJ Walker, and Jaylin Sellers contributing points. However, Houston surged ahead in the second half, ultimately winning 67-59. L.J. Cryer led Houston with 25 points, while Jamal Shead and J’Wan Roberts also made significant contributions.
Despite going toe-to-toe throughout much of the night, #UCF drops another close game, this one to No. 1 Houston, 67-59. “I thought our guys fought, fought hard and gave a great effort. but we came up short.” https://t.co/0gxTT3x04k https://t.co/KPuoqb6nXo
No. 1 Houston tops UCF 67-59 to clinch at least a share of Big 12 title in 1st season in conference https://t.co/sMZfhW2wRl @UHCougarMBK
UCF can't overcome second-half surge in loss to No. 1 Houston https://t.co/pjR869Nqth
UCF can’t overcome second-half surge in loss to No. 1 Houston https://t.co/tQLpCectN0
Final from Orlando (1) Houston 67 UCF 59 » Houston clinches share of Big 12 regular season title » L.J. Cryer (HOU): 25 points » Jamal Shead (HOU): 16 points » J’Wan Roberts (HOU): 12 points, 7 rebounds » Houston improves to 27-3, 14-3 Big 12 » Next:… https://t.co/UDm6G2r9rg
Final from Orlando (1) Houston 67 UCF 59 » Houston clinches share of Big 12 regular season title » L.J. Cryer (HOU): 23 points » Jamal Shead (HOU): 16 points » J’Wan Roberts (HOU): 12 points, 7 rebounds » Houston improves to 27-3, 14-3 Big 12 » Next:… https://t.co/9W8XuSHaNV
Houston leads UCF 55-48 with 4:46 left
Houston takes its 1st lead of the game with a 3-pointer by Jamal Shead. UH 45, #UCF 42 | 11:52 2ndH
HALFTIME #UCF 31, UH 28 Knights led all but 19 seconds of the first half. Darius Johnson 10 pts. CJ Walker 8 pts. Jaylin Sellers 8 pts.
Halftime in Orlando UCF 31 (1) Houston 28 » J’Wan Roberts (HOU): 10 points » Jamal Shead (HOU): 8 points » Darius Johnson (UCF): 10 points » UH: 2-of-11 on 3s
Halftime in Orlando UCF 31 (1) Houston 28 » J’Wan Roberts (HOU): 10 points » Jamal Shead (HOU): 8 points » Darius Johnson (UCF): 10 points
#UCF has led all but 19 seconds of this game. UCF 21, Houston 16 | 7:16 1st H
UCF is giving No. 1 Houston all they've got early 😳 https://t.co/S2jeTXtKNV
#UCF had 7 total field goals vs. Houston in their first meeting. The Knights already have 6 field goals with 10:08 in the 1st half.
Both teams are attacking the rim in the paint: Houston (10 points) and #UCF (6). UCF 11, UH 10 | 11:48 1st half
1H | 14:10 UCF 11 (1) Houston 8
#UCF players talked about getting off to a fast start vs. Houston. They've done that so far with the Knights up 8-2 with 16:46 in 1st half.
NCAA tournament appears unlikely for UCF, but knocking off No. 1 Houston would be a memorable Senior Night https://t.co/vWzEBl8peI
FINAL: Iowa State 60, UCF 52 The Cyclones improve to 23-6 overall and 12-4 in conference play.
Back-and-forth action between UCF and Iowa State. At the under-4 timeout, UCF leads 50-49 with 3:58 remaining.
Iowa State in a battle at UCF. Knights just took a two-point lead with 8 mins to play.
Tre King with another! UCF is forced to call a timeout on the other end. 42-39 Cyclones with 11:38 remaining in the 2nd half.