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UCF Knights Stage Epic Overtime Comeback Against Cincinnati
12 Mar
Summary
- Riley Kugel's late baskets forced overtime in a 66-65 UCF victory.
- John Bol secured the win with crucial free throws in the extra period.
- Cincinnati lost an 8-point lead in the final minutes of regulation.
The UCF Knights secured a thrilling 66-65 overtime victory against Cincinnati in the Big 12 tournament second round. Riley Kugel was instrumental, scoring crucial baskets in the closing moments of regulation to force overtime. John Bol then sealed the win for the eighth-seeded Knights by making four critical free throws in the extra period.
Cincinnati, despite holding an eight-point lead with just over two minutes remaining in the second half, suffered a devastating loss that significantly impacts their NCAA Tournament prospects. The Bearcats committed costly turnovers down the stretch, allowing UCF to rally. Jamichael Stillwell paced the Knights with 17 points and 15 rebounds, while Bol added 13 points.
Cincinnati's Moustapha Thiam led all scorers with 18 points, complemented by 16 rebounds and five blocks. Day Day Thomas chipped in 15 points for the Bearcats. The game saw significant momentum swings, with Cincinnati initially building a substantial lead before UCF mounted a fierce comeback in the final stretch and overtime.
