UCF 64-61 Texas A&M (November 4, 2024) Game Recap

ORLANDO, Fla. – Darius Johnson scored 24 points with less than a minute left and assisted on a slam dunk that led UCF to a 64-61 victory over No. 13 Texas A&M on Monday night.

Johnson had five assists, including the pass to Benny Williams that helped give the Knights a 62-61 lead with 45.5 seconds left. The Aggies didn’t score in the final 2:13.

UCF fans stormed the court after Texas A&M missed two consecutive 3-pointers to end the game.

Jordan Ivy-Curry added 16 points for UCF. Keyshawn Hall scored 10 points.

Pharrel Payne led the Aggies with 15 points and had six rebounds. Wade Taylor IV had 13 points and seven assists but made just 4 of his 15 shots.

Takeaways

Texas A&M: The interior was closed for most of the game, but a foul prevented the Aggies from pulling away. They committed 17 fouls in the second half, allowing the Knights to shoot 22 for 31 from the free throw line in the game.

UCF: Had trouble shooting most of the night, but stayed in the game thanks to some timely 3-point shots and, most importantly, defense. The Knights blocked 10 shots, including seven in the second half.

Key moment

Williams’ slam gave the Knights the lead for good, despite having trouble shooting on the inside line on the night. They finished with just 14 points.

Key statistics

The Knights relied heavily on their 3-point shooting, going 8 for 26 in the game. Johnson made five 3-pointers. Texas A&M shot 7 for 23 from distance.

Next

Texas A&M begins a four-game homestand Friday against Texas A&M University-Commerce.

UCF continues its season-opening four-game homestand against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday.

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