ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 27: UCF Knights guard Darius Perry (2) looks to pass the ball during the basketball game between the UCF Knights and the and the East Carolina Pirates at Addition Financial Arena on January 27, 2021 in Orlando, FL.

Perry lifts UCF past East Carolina

The Associated Press
5 years ago
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Darius Perry had 14 points and 11 rebounds to lift Central Florida to a 64-60 win over East Carolina on Thursday night.

Isaiah Adams had 15 points for Central Florida (10-11, 8-10 American Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive win. Darin Green Jr. added 14 points. Avery Diggs had 10 points.

Tristen Newton had 18 points for the Pirates (8-9, 2-9). Jayden Gardner added 18 points and seven rebounds. Tremont Robinson-White had six rebounds.

The Knights improve to 2-0 against the Pirates this season. Central Florida defeated East Carolina 71-64 on Jan. 27.

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