Darin Green Jr. posted 18 points and six rebounds as UCF topped East Carolina 71-64 on Wednesday night.
Darius Perry had 13 points and six rebounds for the Knights (4-6, 2-5 American Athletic Conference), who ended their five-game losing streak. Brandon Mahan added 12 points.
“We’ve been in a tough stretch and it was good to get a win--the energy and effort was good for a good portion of the game,” UCF coach Johnny Dawkins said. “We just need to grow from this.”
UCF dominated the first half and led 42-25 at the break. The Knights’ 42 first-half points marked a season best for the team.