Gallery: Nation-leading Defense Falters for Knights in Loss to UConn

University of Central Florida forward A.J. Davis, middle, throws up a contested shot in the paint during a 66-63 loss to the University of Connecticut at CFE Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo by Tommy Cardinal / New Day Review)

University of Central Florida shooting guard Matt Williams, left, attempts to contest the University of Connecticut’s Rodney Purvis, right, during a 66-63 Huskies win at CFE Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo by Tommy Cardinal / New Day Review)

University of Central Florida forward A.J. Davis dunks the ball during a 66-63 loss to the University of Connecticut at CFE Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo by Tommy Cardinal / New Day Review)

University of Central Florida point guard B.J. Taylor squares up for defense during a 66-63 loss to the University of Connecticut at CFE Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo by Tommy Cardinal / New Day Review)

University of Central Florida center Tacko Fall goes up for a hook shot during a 66-63 loss to the University of Connecticut at CFE Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo by Tommy Cardinal / New Day Review)

University of Central Florida point guard B.J. Taylor puts up a layup during a 66-63 loss to the University of Connecticut at CFE Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo by Tommy Cardinal / New Day Review)

University of Central Florida forward Chad Brown goes up for a shot during a 66-63 loss to the University of Connecticut at CFE Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo by Tommy Cardinal / New Day Review)

University of Central Florida point guard goes up for a shot during a 66-63 loss to the University of Connecticut at CFE Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo by Tommy Cardinal / New Day Review)

University of Central Florida center Tacko Fall prepares to go up for a shot during a 66-63 loss to the University of Connecticut at CFE Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo by Tommy Cardinal / New Day Review)

University of Central Florida head coach Johnny Dawkins talks to his players during a timeout during a 66-63 loss to the University of Connecticut at CFE Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo by Tommy Cardinal / New Day Review)