Mahan helps C. Florida complete comeback over Illinois St.
NORMAL, Ill. -- Brandon Mahan’s put-back layup off an offensive rebound with 25 seconds left helped send Central Florida to a 67-65 win over Illinois State on Sunday.
Mahan’s shot made it 66-65, and following a Redbirds timeout, each team exchanged turnovers. Zach Copeland missed a 3-point attempt for Illinois State and Keith Fisher III fouled Mahan who made 1 of 2 foul shots. Illinois State failed to get a shot off at the end.
Collin Smith led UCF (2-1) with 18 points and Mahan scored 17 with 10 rebounds. Darin Green Jr. scored 13 and Avery Diggs added 10.
Dedric Boyd led Illinois State (2-1) with 22 points on 10-of-15 shooting. Matt Chastain scored 12 and Antonio Reeves 11.
The Knights overcame a 34-25 halftime deficit and trailed most of the second half. Green hit a 3-pointer with 68 seconds left for UCF’s first lead of the half, 64-63. Rey Idowu gave Illinois State it’s last lead with a put-back off his offensive rebound before Mahan’s game winner.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Rick Crawford
- Jeb Hartness
- K.B. Burdett
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 12-1 | - | 20-4 |
| Arizona | 11-1 | 0.5 | 17-6 |
| Texas Tech | 9-3 | 2.5 | 18-5 |
| Iowa State | 8-4 | 3.5 | 18-5 |
| Kansas | 7-5 | 4.5 | 16-7 |
| Baylor | 7-6 | 5 | 15-9 |
| BYU | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-8 |
| West Virginia | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-8 |
| Kansas State | 6-6 | 5.5 | 12-11 |
| Utah | 5-7 | 6.5 | 13-10 |
| TCU | 5-7 | 6.5 | 12-11 |
| Cincinnati | 4-8 | 7.5 | 14-9 |
| UCF | 4-8 | 7.5 | 13-10 |
| Oklahoma State | 4-8 | 7.5 | 12-11 |
| Arizona State | 3-9 | 8.5 | 12-11 |
| Colorado | 0-12 | 11.5 | 9-14 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 12-2 | - | 22-2 |
| Bradley | 10-4 | 2 | 19-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 10-4 | 2 | 16-9 |
| Belmont | 9-5 | 3 | 17-8 |
| Illinois State | 7-7 | 5 | 15-10 |
| UIC | 7-7 | 5 | 14-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 7-7 | 5 | 12-13 |
| Indiana State | 6-8 | 6 | 12-13 |
| Murray State | 6-8 | 6 | 12-13 |
| Evansville | 6-8 | 6 | 9-16 |
| Valparaiso | 3-11 | 9 | 10-15 |
| Missouri State | 1-13 | 11 | 8-17 |
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