In a close game, the Iowa State Cyclones defeated the UCF Knights with a final score of 60-52. The Cyclones led at halftime with a score of 36-29, despite turnovers from both teams. UCF struggled with turnovers and fouls throughout the game, with Iowa State maintaining a slight lead in the second half. Momcilovic and Gilbert played key roles in securing the victory for Iowa State.
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's CJ Walker is showing out on Senior Night, scoring 8 points and a rebound with 6 minutes left in 1st half.
#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.
Early look at my office tonight as #UCF gets set to host No. 1 Houston. It’s also Senior Night. https://t.co/gNu9xGphmi
#UCF basketball couldn't find a way to overcome a season-high 22 turnovers as the Knights lost to No. 8 Iowa State, 60-52. https://t.co/pCNUO7j2Nv https://t.co/P8BdPuC7Lg
FINAL: Iowa State 60, UCF 52 The Cyclones improve to 23-6 overall and 12-4 in conference play.
Momcilovic hits the jumper and then Gilbert forces a turnover and converts the and-one-chance! Timeout UCF. 56-50 Cyclones with 1:47 remaining.
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.
UCF ties it up at 42 put Momcilovic regains the lead! 44-42, Cyclones
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.
UCF temporarily takes the lead but Robert Jones gets it right back with a jumper in the paint. 40-39, Cyclones
At the under-16 timeout, Iowa State leads UCF 38-36 with 15:34 to play.
Darius Johnson's first basket of the game came at the 15-minute mark of the 2nd half. #UCF
UCF opens the scoring in the 2nd half with a bucket inside. 36-31, Cyclones
#UCF trails No. 8 Iowa State, 36-29 at the half. Both teams have combined for 24 turnovers in the first half. The Knights (14) and Cyclones (10).
Tamin Lipsey finds Tre King for the dunk! Timeout UCF. Cyclones lead 29-25 with 4:20 left in the 1st half.
#UCF has 5 players with 2 fouls with 5:38 left in the 1st half.
Gilbert converts a pair of free throws and then forces UCF to call a timeout. Iowa State leads 27-21 with 6:03 remaining in the 1st half.
#UCF having trouble with Iowa State right now as the Cyclones have been trapping in the middle.
The Cyclones force a turnover and covert on the other end with a Curtis Jones three! 8-7 UCF with 13:57 in the 1st half
Three-ball, Arianna Jackson! Cyclones are on a 12-0 run. 44-36 Iowa State