UCF Rallies Past Cincinnati 66-65 in OT to Reach the Big 12 Tournament Quarterfinals
UCF overcame a 12-point deficit and won despite shooting just 34% from the field and 3 of 24 from three-point range, boosting their NCAA Tournament chances, officials said.
- At the T-Mobile Center, UCF rallied to beat Cincinnati 66-65 in overtime on Thursday, advancing to the Big 12 quarterfinals.
- Facing a 12-point deficit, UCF used an 8-0 run over the final two minutes and capitalized on three Cincinnati turnovers before Riley Kugel’s layup tied the game at 58.
- Despite poor shooting, UCF received contributions from Jamichael Stillwell with 17 points and 15 rebounds, and Riley Kugel with 15 points, while shooting 34%.
- With Selection Sunday days away, UCF Knights' win snapped a three-game losing streak and may bolster their NCAA Tournament chances; Cincinnati's bubble hopes depend on other results on Sunday.
- Looking ahead, UCF earns a date with top-seeded Arizona on Thursday after reaching the quarterfinals, a stage they have not yet advanced past in history.
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UCF rallies past Cincinnati in OT to reach the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals
Jamichael Stillwell had 17 points and 15 rebounds, Riley Kugel added 15 points, and eighth-seeded UCF rallied to beat ninth-seeded Cincinnati 66-65 in overtime on Thursday and advance to the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament.
UCF rallies past Cincinnati 66-65 in OT to reach the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals
Jamichael Stillwell had 17 points and 15 rebounds, Riley Kugel added 15 points and eighth-seeded UCF beat No. 9 seed Cincinnati 66-65 in overtime in the Big 12 Tournament.
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