UCF Defeats Tulsa 88-75 in Classic

The UCF Knights secured an 88-75 victory over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the Orange Bowl Classic, marking UCF's first win away from home this season. Dallan Coleman led UCF with 20 points, while Moustapha Thiam contributed a career-best 14 points, eight rebounds, and five blocks. UCF dominated the paint with a significant 44-24 scoring advantage and 25 second-chance points. Tulsa's Keaston Willis scored a game-high 22 points, but the team fell to 4-7 as they extended their losing streak to four games. The Knights improved their record to 8-2, showcasing their offensive and defensive strength after facing tough competition earlier in the season. Tulsa continues to struggle, now 0-7 when trailing at halftime, and seeks to regroup ahead of their next match against UMKC.