UCF Knights @ Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati hangs on for 69-68 win over UCF
CINCINNATI -- — Keith Williams and David DeJulius scored 14 points each and Mason Madsen hit the clinching free throw with 2.1-seconds left as Cincinnati held off Central Florida for a 69-68 win on Sunday.
Darius Perry hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer after Madsen made 1 of 2 free throws following a Perry miss with less than five seconds to go. Madsen, who made a pair from the line with 11 seconds to go, missed his first free throw before his second one rolled in.
Keith Williams had eight rebounds to lead the Bearcats (7-7, 5-4 American Athletic Conference), who won their fourth consecutive game. Mika Adams-Woods added 13 points. Chris Vogt had 11 points.
Brandon Mahan had 22 points and seven rebounds for the Knights (6-11, 4-10). Perry added 17 points. C.J. Walker had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bearcats leveled the season series against the Knights with the win. Central Florida defeated Cincinnati 75-70 on Dec. 22.
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Game Information
Cincinnati, OH

Referee:Lamar Simpson
Referee:John Gaffney
Referee:Keith Kimble

2025-26 Standings
| Big 12 ConferenceBig 12 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 9-0 | - | 22-0 |
| Houston | 7-1 | 1.5 | 19-2 |
| Iowa State | 6-2 | 2.5 | 19-2 |
| Kansas | 6-2 | 2.5 | 16-5 |
| Texas Tech | 6-2 | 2.5 | 16-5 |
| UCF | 6-3 | 3 | 17-4 |
| BYU | 5-3 | 3.5 | 17-4 |
| West Virginia | 5-4 | 4 | 14-8 |
| Oklahoma State | 3-5 | 5.5 | 15-6 |
| TCU | 3-5 | 5.5 | 13-8 |
| Cincinnati | 3-6 | 6 | 11-11 |
| Colorado | 2-6 | 6.5 | 12-9 |
| Baylor | 2-7 | 7 | 12-9 |
| Arizona State | 2-7 | 7 | 11-11 |
| Kansas State | 1-7 | 7.5 | 10-11 |
| Utah | 1-7 | 7.5 | 9-12 |
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