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Darius Perry hit 3 pointer with 32 seconds that gave the Knights the lead for good as UCF advanced to AAC Quarterfinals with 60-58 win over USF.
‼️DARIUS PERRY‼️ pic.twitter.com/vLY6THUPV2
— American MBB (@American_MBB) March 11, 2022
Perry led with 13 points, while Darin Green Jr scored 11, Darius Johnson scored 10. Mbacke Diong scored 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 blocks.
Tonight's hero @dariusperry spoke with @Morgan_Uber after hitting the game-winner to send @UCF_MBB into the quarterfinals.#AmericanHoops | @Join_AFReserve pic.twitter.com/Z7choQAg4c
— American MBB (@American_MBB) March 11, 2022
The Knights survied 2 South Florida missed 3 point shots in the final seconds to advance to take on Memphis.
Here my 3 thoughts from game.
1-UCF Ended 1st Half Well Despite Offense Struggles
Closed out the first half on a 7-0 run #ChargeOn pic.twitter.com/bECdhycbYj
— UCF Men’s Hoops (@UCF_MBB) March 11, 2022
Despite getting outplayed for most of the first 20 minutes the Knights were able to go the half tied at 29 thanks to 7-0 run to end the half. They fought through the struggles and did not let the game get away from them. Green kept them in it scoring 9 of Knights first 18 points of the game and 11 points total.
2- UCF Protected Ball In 2nd Half
UCF turn the ball over 7 times which resulted in 9 Bulls points in the first half. The Knights only turn it over 3 times in 2nd half and only gave up 4 points. The Knights will need to duplicate the 2nd half performance on Friday to have a shot in upsetting Memphis.
3- UCF Must Rebound Better
Darius Johnson extends @UCF_MBB's lead after hitting his second 3⃣ of the game. #AmericanHoops pic.twitter.com/pnaDS8M7iT
— American MBB (@American_MBB) March 11, 2022
UCF was outrebounded in the first half 28-18 and gave up 11 offense rebounds to only 3 for UCF. They ended up getting outrebounded 49-36 for the game although did a better job in only giving up six offense rebounds in 2nd half. This must be better on Friday.