Horton scores 21 as UCF beats SMU 85-53
ORLANDO, Fla. -- — Ithiel Horton scored 21 points as UCF beat SMU 85-53 on Sunday.
Horton was 7-of-14 shooting, including 4 for 9 from distance, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Knights (12-4, 3-1 American Athletic Conference). Taylor Hendricks scored 13 points while going 5 of 8 (1 for 3 from distance), and added eight rebounds. Tyem Freeman recorded 13 points and shot 4 of 5 from the field and 3 for 6 from the line.
The Mustangs (6-10, 1-2) were led in scoring by Ricardo Wright, who finished with 13 points. Efe Odigie added 11 points for SMU. In addition, Keon Ambrose-Hylton finished with nine points.
UCF took the lead with 16:16 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 34-25 at halftime, with Horton racking up 12 points. UCF extended its lead to 66-39 during the second half, fueled by a 9-0 scoring run. Freeman scored a team-high 11 points in the second half as his team closed out the win.
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Both teams next play Wednesday. UCF hosts Memphis and SMU hosts Tulane.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug Shows
- Tony Greene
- Keith Kimble
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 11-0 | - | 19-2 |
| Clemson | 10-1 | 1 | 18-4 |
| Louisville | 9-2 | 2 | 16-6 |
| SMU | 8-3 | 3 | 17-5 |
| Wake Forest | 8-3 | 3 | 16-6 |
| Stanford | 7-4 | 4 | 15-7 |
| North Carolina | 6-5 | 5 | 13-10 |
| Pittsburgh | 5-5 | 5.5 | 14-7 |
| Virginia Tech | 5-6 | 6 | 10-12 |
| Notre Dame | 4-6 | 6.5 | 10-11 |
| Florida State | 4-7 | 7 | 13-9 |
| California | 4-7 | 7 | 11-11 |
| Syracuse | 4-7 | 7 | 10-12 |
| Georgia Tech | 4-7 | 7 | 10-12 |
| Virginia | 3-8 | 8 | 10-12 |
| Boston College | 2-8 | 8.5 | 10-11 |
| NC State | 2-8 | 8.5 | 9-12 |
| Miami | 1-10 | 10 | 5-17 |
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9-1 | - | 17-4 |
| Arizona | 9-1 | - | 15-6 |
| Texas Tech | 8-2 | 1 | 17-4 |
| Iowa State | 7-3 | 2 | 17-4 |
| BYU | 6-4 | 3 | 15-6 |
| Kansas | 6-4 | 3 | 15-6 |
| Baylor | 6-4 | 3 | 14-7 |
| West Virginia | 4-5 | 4.5 | 13-7 |
| UCF | 4-6 | 5 | 13-8 |
| Utah | 4-6 | 5 | 12-9 |
| Kansas State | 4-6 | 5 | 10-11 |
| TCU | 3-6 | 5.5 | 10-10 |
| Arizona State | 3-7 | 6 | 12-9 |
| Oklahoma State | 3-7 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Cincinnati | 2-7 | 6.5 | 12-8 |
| Colorado | 0-9 | 8.5 | 9-11 |
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