Overview

• Houston defeated UCF 69-68 with J’Wan Roberts scoring a game-high 21 points, including the decisive layup with 1.1 seconds remaining.
• UCF held an 11-point first-half lead and led 38-30 at halftime, marking the first time Houston trailed at the half this season.
• Moustapha Thiam returned to UCF’s lineup with a career-high 18 points, while Keyshawn Hall was limited to 6 points after his recent 40-point performance.
• Houston’s defense, ranked first nationally in scoring defense, limited UCF’s effectiveness in the second half with a 16-4 late-game run.
• The loss extends UCF’s losing streak against Houston to 10 games, with the Knights facing a challenging schedule ahead, including matchups against No. 2 Iowa State and No. 9 Kansas.