In a thrilling matchup on Saturday, Colorado earned its first Big 12 conference win in almost 14 years by defeating UCF 76-63. Andrej Jakimovski led the way with 15 points, while Julian Hammond III added 11 points for the Buffaloes. This victory ended a 13-game losing streak for Colorado in the conference.
Colorado dominated on the boards, outrebounding UCF 52-29 and capitalizing on 16 offensive rebounds to score 17 points. Sebastian Rancik also contributed 10 points for the Buffs. Despite a strong performance from Keyshawn Hall, who scored 19 points for UCF, the Knights couldn’t overcome Colorado’s offensive firepower.
UCF’s sixth consecutive loss marks a challenging stretch for coach Johnny Dawkins and the program. Nils Machowski scored 13 points off the bench, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory for the Knights. Despite UCF taking the lead in the first half, Colorado staged a comeback and entered halftime with a two-point advantage.
The game also featured a special ceremony honoring Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, who was in attendance for the unveiling of his jersey on Colorado’s Wall of Honor. The event took place during a media timeout in the first half, adding to the excitement of the game.
Looking ahead, UCF will face Oklahoma State on Wednesday at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The game will be televised on ESPN2/ESPNU, offering fans another opportunity to witness some high-stakes college basketball action.
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