The No. 25 UCF Knights continued their historic run by defeating their second ranked in opponent in a row, the No. 25 Cincinnati Bearcats, 58-55 at home.
No. 25 UCF Knights center Tacko Fall, center, stands with his younger brother and mother for senior-night ceremonies ahead of a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center Tacko Fall walks off the court with his younger brother ahead of a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights forward Collin Smith attacks the rim during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Chad Brown, right, completes a physical score at the rim during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor uses a screen during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Aubrey Dawkins shoots the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor, left, dribbles the ball during a a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
A cheerleader for the No. 25 UCF Knights hypes up the crowd during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights forward Collin Smith, left, executes a post move on his defender during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights forward Collin Smith, left, patiently waits for an opportunity to take a shot during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Dayon Griffin prepares to come into the game during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights Head Coach Johnny Dawkins coaches his team during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights Head Coach Johnny Dawkins coaches his team during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights Head Coach Johnny Dawkins coaches his team during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights Head Coach Johnny Dawkins coaches his team during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights Head Coach Johnny Dawkins coaches his team during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights Head Coach Johnny Dawkins coaches his team during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center Tacko Fall goes up for a basket during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Terrell Allen dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center Tacko Fall, right, posts up his man during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center, center, is double-teamed during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center, center, is double-teamed during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center, center, is double-teamed during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center, center, is double-teamed during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center, center, passes the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Aubrey Dawkins, left, defends his man during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor prepares to attack the basket during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor attacks the rim during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor drives to the basket during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights forward Chad Brown looks to pass the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
A cheerleader for the No. 25 UCF Knights hypes up the crowd during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights forward Collin Smith goes up for a layup during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Dayon Griffin dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Frank Bertz attacks the basket during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Frank Bertz shoots a 3-pointer during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Frank Bertz, right, shoots a 3-pointer during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center Tacko Fall, center, prepares to go up for a basket during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
A host of players battle for the ball during a 58-55, No. 25 UCF Knights win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Terrell Allen, right, battles for the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Aubrey Dawkins, left, defends his man during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor looks on at his team during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Aubrey Dawkins dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Aubrey Dawkins looks to pass the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Aubrey Dawkins looks to pass the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Aubrey Dawkins dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor directs his team during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights forward Collin Smith, right, prepares to attack the basket during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor scans the floor during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Dayon Griffin looks to receive the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Dayon Griffin looks to receive the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor prepares to shoot a free throw during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor shoots a free throw during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Aubrey Dawkins attacks the basket during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor attacks the basket during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Aubrey Dawkins dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor calls a play during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights forward Collin Smith looks back at the opposition during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Dayon Griffin looks to deliver an entry pass during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center Tacko Fall jogs back on defense during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Terrell Allen dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
The No. 25 UCF Knights look on a technical-foul free throw during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Aubrey Dawkins, left, looks to attack during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard forward Chad Brown jogs back on defense during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights forward Collin Smith, left, looks to post up during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Dayon Griffin turns to look at the opposition during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights forward Collin Smith shoots a free throw during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center Tacko Fall, left, prepares for a jump ball ahead of a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Terrell Allen dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Terrell Allen, left, dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center Tacko Fall, left, prepares to post up his man during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center Tacko Fall executes a spin move on his defender during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Aubrey Dawkins, right, defends his man during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor attacks the basket during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights forward Collin Smith, right, defends his man during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights forward Collin Smith Collin Smith prepares to inbound the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor, left, runs the fast break during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Aubrey Dawkins looks to pass the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor looks to pass the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights forward Collin Smith looks at the referee during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center Tacko Fall, right, posts up during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Terrell Allen, back, defends his man during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor, left, defends his man during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center Tacko Fall collects a rebound during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Terrell Allen dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor looks to deliver an entry pass during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Terrell Allen directs his team during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor gets in a defensive stance during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Terrell Allen dribbles the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor gets in a defensive stance during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
The No. 25 UCF Knights huddle during a dead-ball period during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor goes up for a layup during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
A host of No. 25 UCF Knights defenders man the paint during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard B.J. Taylor passes the ball during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights guard Terrell Allen shoots a free throw during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center Tacko Fall, left, posts up his man during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center Tacko Fall prepares to play defense during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights forward Collin Smith, right, dribbles by a defender during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
No. 25 UCF Knights center Tacko Fall walks back on defense during a 58-55 win over the No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats at CFE Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)
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