Central Florida ended one streak and kept another one going for East Carolina in the process.
UCF overcame a 10-point second half deficit to edge ECU 71-68 in Minges Coliseum on Saturday, bringing an end to the Pirates’ three-game win streak against the Knights dating back to last season. Central Florida’s win also made it seven consecutive seasons that East Carolina has lost a league opener, including its second straight American Athletic Conference debut.
After making just one 3-pointer in the first 35 minutes of Saturday’s game, the Knights hit three 3s in the final 4:23, including a long one from A.