Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ UCF Knights
DeJesus scores 17 to carry UCF over Bethune-Cookman 70-65
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Ceasar DeJesus registered 17 points as Central Florida narrowly defeated Bethune-Cookman 70-65 on Wednesday night.
Brandon Mahan had 11 points for Central Florida (9-2), which earned its sixth consecutive win. Collin Smith added 10 points.
The Knights were in trouble after the first half, heading to the locker room at halftime trailing 34-21. But the home team mounted a second-half rally to get back in it and ultimately earn the narrow 5-point victory. The Knights' 21 points in the first half marked a season low for the team.
Malik Maitland scored a season-high 23 points for the Wildcats (5-7), whose losing streak stretched to five games. Isaiah Bailey added 16 points.
Central Florida takes on Oklahoma on the road on Saturday. Bethune-Cookman plays Marist at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
Orlando, FL
Referee:Jason Baker
Referee:Courtney Green
Referee:Chris Merlo
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 10-1 | - | 13-11 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-3 | 2 | 11-13 |
| Southern | 7-4 | 3 | 11-13 |
| Alabama A&M | 6-5 | 4 | 13-11 |
| Florida A&M | 6-5 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Jackson State | 6-5 | 4 | 7-17 |
| Grambling | 5-5 | 4.5 | 11-12 |
| Texas Southern | 5-6 | 5 | 7-15 |
| Prairie View A&M | 4-7 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Alabama State | 4-7 | 6 | 7-17 |
| Alcorn State | 4-7 | 6 | 5-18 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-10 | 9.5 | 1-23 |
| Big 12 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 10-1 | - | 23-1 |
| Houston | 10-1 | - | 22-2 |
| Kansas | 9-2 | 1 | 19-5 |
| Iowa State | 8-2 | 1.5 | 21-2 |
| Texas Tech | 7-3 | 2.5 | 17-6 |
| BYU | 6-5 | 4 | 18-6 |
| UCF | 6-5 | 4 | 17-6 |
| West Virginia | 6-5 | 4 | 15-9 |
| TCU | 4-6 | 5.5 | 14-9 |
| Oklahoma State | 4-7 | 6 | 16-8 |
| Colorado | 4-7 | 6 | 14-10 |
| Cincinnati | 4-7 | 6 | 12-12 |
| Arizona State | 4-8 | 6.5 | 13-12 |
| Baylor | 3-9 | 7.5 | 13-11 |
| Kansas State | 1-9 | 8.5 | 10-13 |
| Utah | 1-10 | 9 | 9-15 |
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