Green Jr. scores 18 to lift UCF over East Carolina 71-64
ORLANDO, Fla. -- — Darin Green Jr. posted 18 points and six rebounds as Central Florida topped East Carolina 71-64 on Wednesday night.
Darius Perry had 13 points and six rebounds for Central Florida (4-6, 2-5 American Athletic Conference), which ended its five-game losing streak. Brandon Mahan added 12 points.
Central Florida dominated the first half and led 42-25 at the break. The Knights’ 42 first-half points marked a season best for the team.
Jayden Gardner had 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Pirates (7-5, 1-5), who have lost four consecutive games. Tremont Robinson-White added 18 points.
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2020-2021 American Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State | 9-2 | - | 13-4 |
| Houston | 12-3 | +1 | 19-3 |
| Memphis | 9-3 | 0.5 | 13-6 |
| SMU | 7-4 | 2 | 11-4 |
| Cincinnati | 7-5 | 2.5 | 9-8 |
| Tulsa | 7-8 | 4 | 10-10 |
| UCF | 6-10 | 5.5 | 8-11 |
| South Florida | 4-7 | 5 | 8-9 |
| Temple | 4-10 | 6.5 | 5-10 |
| Tulane | 4-11 | 7 | 9-11 |
| East Carolina | 2-8 | 6.5 | 8-8 |