In their recent 88-80 loss to the Arizona Wildcats, the UCF Knights faced several challenges that contributed to their defeat:
1. Second-Half Performance: After trailing by just three points at halftime (45-42), UCF was outscored in the second half. Arizona's Henri Veesaar scored 10 of his 14 points during this period, helping the Wildcats extend their lead.
2. Defensive Struggles: Arizona had five players scoring in double digits, with Caleb Love leading the team with 16 points. This balanced offensive attack posed challenges for UCF's defense throughout the game.
3. Free-Throw Disparity: The Wildcats capitalized on free-throw opportunities, making 23 of 29 attempts, while UCF managed 12 of 17. This difference contributed to Arizona maintaining their lead in crucial moments.
4. Offensive Rebounds: Although UCF secured 12 offensive rebounds in the first half, leading to 11 second-chance points, they couldn't sustain this advantage in the second half to overcome Arizona's lead.
Despite a strong effort, these factors combined to hinder UCF's ability to secure a victory against Arizona.
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