UCF Rallies Past FAU 85-80 for 10th Straight Win

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. The University of Central Florida men's basketball team extended its winning streak to 10 games with an 85-80 victory over Florida Atlantic on Tuesday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The Knights rallied from a 14-point deficit in the second half, showcasing resilience and balanced scoring to cap their nonconference schedule on a high note.

Themus Fulks led UCF with 24 points and 12 assists, marking his first career double-double in those categories. Riley Kugel contributed 18 points off the bench, while Jamichael Stillwell added 15 and Jordan Burks chipped in 14. For Florida Atlantic, Xander Pintelon topped the scoring with 20 points on efficient 7-of-11 shooting, including four 3-pointers. Kanaan Carlyle recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Isaiah Elohim and Devin Williams each scored 13.

UCF trailed early as FAU built a double-digit lead with a 17-5 run in the first half, peaking at 30-16 with 6:17 remaining before halftime. The Knights struggled initially, making just six of their first 19 field-goal attempts. However, they shot 57 percent from the field over the final three quarters, connecting on 26 of 46 shots to mount a comeback. Fulks...