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
- Referees:
- Lamar Simpson
- John Gaffney
- Keith Kimble
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 11-1 | - | 19-4 |
| Arizona | 11-1 | - | 17-6 |
| Texas Tech | 9-3 | 2 | 18-5 |
| Iowa State | 8-4 | 3 | 18-5 |
| Kansas | 7-5 | 4 | 16-7 |
| Baylor | 7-5 | 4 | 15-8 |
| BYU | 6-6 | 5 | 15-8 |
| West Virginia | 6-6 | 5 | 15-8 |
| Kansas State | 6-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Utah | 5-7 | 6 | 13-10 |
| TCU | 5-7 | 6 | 12-11 |
| Cincinnati | 4-8 | 7 | 14-9 |
| UCF | 4-8 | 7 | 13-10 |
| Oklahoma State | 4-8 | 7 | 12-11 |
| Arizona State | 3-9 | 8 | 12-11 |
| Colorado | 0-12 | 11 | 9-14 |
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