OVIEDO, Fla. (Interstat) — UCF used a balanced scoring attack and superior ball security to defeat Texas Tech 88 to 80 in a Big 12 men’s basketball game Saturday at CFE Arena.

The Knights, who improved to 17-4, never trailed after halftime. They shot 49.2% from the floor and committed only six turnovers. Themus Fulks led UCF with 21 points and seven assists, while John Bol and Jamichael Stillwell each added double-doubles.

JT Toppin scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the 16-5 Red Raiders, who shot 56.4% but were undone by 13 turnovers and a 12-4 deficit in offensive rebounds. UCF made 18 of 22 free throws to seal the win before a crowd of 8,511.