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UCF Knights' 10th Straight Win: A Thrilling Comeback!
24 Dec
Summary
- Themus Fulks scored 24 points and 12 assists to lead UCF.
- UCF overcame a five-point halftime deficit to secure the win.
- Florida Atlantic played without their leading scorer, Devin Vanterpool.

The UCF Knights have extended their winning streak to 10 games after a hard-fought 85-80 victory over Florida Atlantic. The standout performance came from point guard Themus Fulks, who tallied 24 points and 12 assists, sealing the win with a critical late jumper. UCF's resilience was on full display as they overturned a five-point halftime deficit into a commanding lead.
Florida Atlantic put up a strong fight, especially without their leading scorer, Devin Vanterpool. Xander Pintelon led the Owls with 20 points, and Kanaan Carlyle added 15 points and 11 rebounds. Despite holding a lead at the half, Florida Atlantic couldn't maintain their advantage through UCF's second-half surge.
The Knights' comeback was ignited by an 11-0 run early in the second half, giving them their first lead. Although Florida Atlantic narrowed the gap in the closing minutes, Fulks' decisive play and a subsequent dunk by Riley Kugel secured the victory for UCF.




