Gallery: UCF Wins 1st-ever NIT Game in Close Bout with Colorado

The University of Central Florida will travel to face Illinois State University on Monday in Round 2 of the National Invitation Tournament.

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University of Central Florida forward Nick Banyard steps back for a jump shot during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
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University of Central Florida shooting guard Matt Williams steps back for a jump shot during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida head coach Johnny Dawkins walks back to the bench during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida point guard B.J. Taylor gets helped up during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida head coach Johnny Dawkins claps his hands during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida point guard B.J. Taylor drives into the lane during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida shooting guard Matt Williams dribbles the ball during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida point guard B.J. Taylor prepares to dribble the ball during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida shooting guard Matt Williams dribbles the ball during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida point guard B.J. Taylor jumps up and down on defense during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida head coach Johnny Dawkins, right, coaches his team during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida shooting guard Matt Williams drives into the lane during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida point guard B.J. Taylor dribbles the ball during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida shooting guard Matt Williams fights through a screen during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida forward A.J. Davis rests during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida center Tacko Fall goes up for a layup during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida forward Nick Banyard steps back for a jump shot during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida center Tacko Fall dunks the ball during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida forward Nick Banyard shoots a free throw during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida center Tacko Fall covers the ball during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida forward Nick Banyard rises up for a jump shot during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida shooting guard Matt Williams dribbles the ball during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida center Tacko Fall, middle, defends a shot during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida shooting guard Matt Williams dribbles the ball during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida point guard B.J. Taylor drives into the lane during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida forward A.J. Davis shoots a contested shot during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida shooting guard Matt Williams catches a pass during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida point guard B.J. Taylor, left, listens to head coach Johnny Dawkins, right, as he coaches during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida shooting guard Matt Williams readies himself for defense during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida center Tacko Fall goes up for the opening tip-off during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida shooting guard Matt Williams dribbles the ball during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida head coach Johnny Dawkins coaches his team during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida forward A.J. Davis shoots a free throw during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida head coach Johnny Dawkins speaks to a referee during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida forward A.J. Davis, left, shoots the ball during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida forward A.J. Davis, left, and head coach Johnny Dawkins, right, look onto the court during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida players sing the alma mater after a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Colorado Boulder head coach Tad Boyle addresses the media during a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida head coach Johnny Dawkins addresses the media after a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida shooting guard Matt Williams, right, addresses the media after a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)
University of Central Florida head coach Johnny Dawkins addresses the media after a 79-74 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at CFE Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Photo by Adrian J. Hernandez / New Day Review)

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