ESPN3, 6 p.m.
UCF Press Release:
The UCF men’s basketball program opens its American Athletic Conference slate on Saturday in Greenville, North Carolina, against East Carolina. The Knights (6-5) are coming off a tough loss on Tuesday against George Washington, while the Pirates (8-5) have not played since Dec. 22, defeating South Carolina State.
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The Black & Gold have been clicking offensively during the month of December with four players averaging double-digit points throughout UCF’s seven games. Redshirt sophomore A.J. Davis has been the Knights’ ignitor, averaging 13.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists this December. As a team, UCF is shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 73.3 percent from the free-throw line.
For the first time in eight years, the Knights will open conference play on the road. The last time UCF played its first league opponent away from Orlando was during the 2007-08, defeating Southern Miss, 52-41 (Jan. 8, 2008).
Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN3.
http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010116aab.html
UCF Press Release:
The UCF men’s basketball program opens its American Athletic Conference slate on Saturday in Greenville, North Carolina, against East Carolina. The Knights (6-5) are coming off a tough loss on Tuesday against George Washington, while the Pirates (8-5) have not played since Dec. 22, defeating South Carolina State.
Related: Watch | Listen | Live Stats | UCF Notes | ECU Notes
The Black & Gold have been clicking offensively during the month of December with four players averaging double-digit points throughout UCF’s seven games. Redshirt sophomore A.J. Davis has been the Knights’ ignitor, averaging 13.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists this December. As a team, UCF is shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 73.3 percent from the free-throw line.
For the first time in eight years, the Knights will open conference play on the road. The last time UCF played its first league opponent away from Orlando was during the 2007-08, defeating Southern Miss, 52-41 (Jan. 8, 2008).
Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN3.
http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010116aab.html
