Green Jr. scores 23 to lead UCF past East Carolina 94-62
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Darin Green Jr. scored 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting with five 3-pointers and Central Florida romped past East Carolina 94-62 on Sunday.
Matt Milon added four 3-pointers and 16 points for the Knights (16-14, 7-11 American Athletic Conference). Collin Smith scored 12 points with eight rebounds and Dazon Ingram had 10 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.
The 94 points were a season best for Central Florida, which also registered season highs with 15 3-pointers on 29 attempts and 24 assists.
Tristen Newton had 20 points for the Pirates (11-20, 5-13). Jayden Gardner added 17 points and seven rebounds. J.J. Miles had 13 points and six rebounds.
Central Florida defeated East Carolina 68-64 on Feb. 6.
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2020-2021 American Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State | 9-2 | - | 13-4 |
| Houston | 12-3 | +1 | 18-3 |
| Memphis | 8-3 | 1 | 12-6 |
| SMU | 7-4 | 2 | 11-4 |
| Tulsa | 7-7 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Cincinnati | 5-5 | 3.5 | 7-8 |
| UCF | 6-10 | 5.5 | 8-11 |
| South Florida | 4-7 | 5 | 8-9 |
| Tulane | 4-9 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Temple | 4-10 | 6.5 | 5-10 |
| East Carolina | 2-8 | 6.5 | 8-8 |