Hall scores 8 of his 14 points late as UCF pulls away from Tulsa, 88-75 at Orange Bowl Classic
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. UCF Knights: Game Highlights
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. UCF Knights: Game Highlights
SUNRISE, Fla. -- — Keyshawn Hall scored eight of his 14 points in the final seven minutes and Jordan Ivy-Curry knocked down a 3-pointer with under a minute left and UCF beat Tulsa 88-75 on Saturday in the opening game of the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic doubleheader.
Dallan Coleman scored a season-high 20 points and tied his career high with nine rebounds to lead the Knights (8-2). Ivy-Curry knocked down 4 of 7 from distance and finished with 16 points and four assists. Hall and Thiam each added 14 points.
Keason Willis hit 6 of 9 from behind the arc and paced the Golden Hurricane (4-7) with 22 points. Dwon Odom scored 20 points and dished seven assists and Matt Reed contributed 10 points off the bench.
Odom made two free throws with 5:55 left to pull Tulsa within 70-68.
Later, Odom's layup attempt to tie it was blocked by Moustapha Thiam, who threw down a dunk at the other end to extend the UCF lead. Hall hit three of four from the line to kickstart a 16-7 run to end the game.
UCF (8-2) has won four straight with one nonconference game remaining before starting Big 12 Conference play Dec. 21 at Texas Tech.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Blake Harris
- Olandis Poole
- Josue Nieves
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 7-1 | - | 17-4 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | - | 16-4 |
| UAB | 7-2 | 0.5 | 14-8 |
| Temple | 6-3 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Tulane | 5-3 | 2 | 11-10 |
| Florida Atlantic | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| East Carolina | 4-5 | 3.5 | 12-10 |
| UTSA | 3-5 | 4 | 9-11 |
| Tulsa | 3-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5 | 11-10 |
| Wichita State | 1-7 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Charlotte | 1-8 | 6.5 | 8-14 |
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9-0 | - | 17-3 |
| Arizona | 9-1 | 0.5 | 15-6 |
| Texas Tech | 7-2 | 2 | 16-4 |
| Iowa State | 7-3 | 2.5 | 17-4 |
| BYU | 6-4 | 3.5 | 15-6 |
| Kansas | 6-4 | 3.5 | 15-6 |
| Baylor | 6-4 | 3.5 | 14-7 |
| West Virginia | 4-5 | 5 | 13-7 |
| UCF | 4-6 | 5.5 | 13-8 |
| Utah | 4-6 | 5.5 | 12-9 |
| Kansas State | 4-6 | 5.5 | 10-11 |
| TCU | 3-6 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Arizona State | 3-7 | 6.5 | 12-9 |
| Oklahoma State | 3-7 | 6.5 | 11-10 |
| Cincinnati | 2-7 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Colorado | 0-9 | 9 | 9-11 |
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