ESPN
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • NCAAF
    • NHL
    • NCAAM
    • NCAAW
    • Soccer
    • More Sports
    • Watch ESPN
      Watch
    • ESPN Fantasy
      Fantasy
    • Where to Watch
    • Search
    UCF
    UCF KnightsUCFUCF
    7-5, 1-0 American
    71
    7-5, 1-0 American
    Final
    12T
    UCF
    UCF
    284371
    East Carolina
    ECU
    254368
    ECU
    East Carolina PiratesEast CarolinaECU
    8-6, 0-1 American
    68
    8-6, 0-1 American

    UCF Knights @ East Carolina Pirates

    • Gamecast
    • Recap
    • Box Score
    • Play-by-Play
    • Team Stats

    Game Leaders

    UCFECU
    Points
    A.J. Davis
    23
    A.J. Davis#3
    7/11 FG, 8/10 FT
    23
    Points
    B.J. Tyson
    17
    B.J. Tyson#21
    5/12 FG, 6/9 FT
    17
    Rebounds
    Justin McBride
    13
    J. McBride#34
    8 DREB, 5 OREB
    13
    Rebounds
    Kentrell Barkley
    6
    K. Barkley#15
    3 DREB, 3 OREB
    6
    Assists
    A.J. Davis
    4
    A.J. Davis#3
    4 TO, 37 MIN
    4
    Assists
    Prince Williams
    7
    P. Williams#4
    1 TO, 28 MIN
    7
    Full Box Score

    Team Stats

    UCF
    ECU

    44% (23-52)

    Field Goal %

    35% (23-66)

    22% (4-18)

    Three Point %

    27% (7-26)

    81% (21-26)

    Free Throw %

    65% (15-23)

    19

    Turnovers

    10

    45

    Rebounds

    35

    6

    Largest Lead

    10

    Full Team Stats

    Game Information

    Greenville, NC

    ESPN3

    Referee:J.W. Lucas

    Referee:Duke Edsall

    Referee:Chris Merlo

    UCF holds off East Carolina 71-68

    A.J. Davis scored 23 points and UCF held off a late rally by East Carolina to win 71-68 Saturday in an American Athletic Conference opener.
    Jan 2, 2016, 08:21 pm - Associated Press

    Game Flow

    UCF Knights logo
    --UCF
    --ECU
    East Carolina Pirates logo
    Data is currently unavailable.

    2026-27 Standings

    NCAA Division I
    Big 12 ConferenceBig 12 ConferenceCONFGBOVR
    Arizona State0-0-3-0
    BYU0-0-3-0
    Baylor0-0-3-0
    Houston0-0-3-0
    Kansas0-0-3-0
    TCU0-0-3-0
    Texas Tech0-0-3-0
    UCF0-0-3-0
    Utah0-0-3-0
    Oklahoma State0-0-2-0
    West Virginia0-0-2-0
    Arizona0-0-2-1
    Cincinnati0-0-2-1
    Colorado0-0-2-1
    Iowa State0-0-2-1
    Kansas State0-0-2-1
    American ConferenceAmerican ConferenceCONFGBOVR
    Tulsa0-0-3-0
    North Texas0-0-2-0
    Charlotte0-0-2-1
    East Carolina0-0-2-1
    Florida Atlantic0-0-2-1
    Memphis0-0-2-1
    Tulane0-0-2-1
    UAB0-0-2-1
    Wichita State0-0-2-1
    UTSA0-0-1-1
    Rice0-0-1-2
    South Florida0-0-1-2
    Temple0-0-1-2
    Full Standings

    Men's College Basketball News

    Lipkins has 16 in UNC Asheville’s 73-70 victory against West Georgia

    Lipkins has 16 in UNC Asheville’s 73-70 victory against West Georgia

    — Ja’Corey Lipkins had 16 points in UNC Asheville’s 73-70 win against West Georgia on Wednesday.

    3m

    Wessler scores 29 as UNC Wilmington takes down Kent State 91-73

    Wessler scores 29 as UNC Wilmington takes down Kent State 91-73

    — Patrick Wessler had 29 points in UNC Wilmington's 91-73 victory against Kent State on Wednesday.

    7m

    Old Dominion beats Norfolk State 71-60

    Old Dominion beats Norfolk State 71-60

    — Zacch Wiggins scored 16 points as Old Dominion beat Norfolk State 71-60 on Wednesday.

    8m

    All NCAAM News
    ESPN
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your US State Privacy Rights
    • Children's Online Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    • About Nielsen Measurement
    • Your Privacy Choices
    • Contact Us
    • Disney Ad Sales Site
    • Work for ESPN
    • Corrections
    GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL.
    Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.