UCF secured an 87-72 victory over Utah in Tuesday night’s first round of the Big 12 tournament, thanks in part to Jordan Ivy-Curry’s 15-point performance off the bench. The Knights will face Kansas in the second round. Four players scored in double digits, with Keyshawn Hall leading the way with 23 points. Coach Johnny Dawkins praised his team’s effort in the second half, calling it one of their best all season. UCF started strong but fell behind in the first half before mounting a comeback, fueled by a strong bench performance. UCF shot 71% in the second half and held Utah to 31%. The Knights were missing key players due to injuries but were able to secure the win. Next up, they face Kansas in a rematch from the regular season. Johnson expressed excitement for the matchup, looking forward to a competitive game. Coach Dawkins credited his staff for making defensive adjustments at halftime, which helped lead to the victory. The Knights will look to continue their strong play in the tournament.
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