American Athletic Conference teams went 3-0 on Thanksgiving, recording wins over two Pac-12 opponents as well as one from the Big Ten. In the end, UConn and UCF each opened their respective tournaments with victories, while SMU will play for the consolation championship in the Bahamas.
UCF 68, Nebraska 59
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- UCF rode a strong first half to remain undefeated.
Ceasar DeJesus scored 15 points, 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall had 11 points and eight rebounds, and Central Florida downed Nebraska 68-59 in a first-round game Thursday at the Advocare Invitational.