KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Interstat) — UCF overcame a five-point halftime deficit with a dominant second half to defeat Florida Atlantic 85-80 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday at Osceola County Stadium.

The Knights, who improved to 11-1, were outscored 38-33 in the first half but surged after the break with 52 points. The Owls, who fell to 8-5, could not maintain their early lead despite 42 second-half points. UCF’s transition game was decisive, outscoring Florida Atlantic 23-6 in fastbreak points. The Knights also held a 46-40 advantage in points in the paint before an announced crowd of 1,057.