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Dior Johnson Scores 28 and UCF Took Control in the 2nd Half to Beat Yale 87-75
UCF outscored Yale 48-33 after halftime as Dior Johnson added 28 points and the Knights pulled away with a 13-0 run.
On Friday night in Orlando, Fla., Dior Johnson led the UCF Knights to a 87-75 victory over the Yale Bulldogs, delivering his second consecutive explosive offensive performance.
Yale held a 42-39 halftime lead despite Johnson's 19 points, but UCF led 49-47 with 15 minutes to go as John Bol's dunk sparked the Knights' comeback.
Johnson finished 9-for-17 from the field and 8-for-8 at the free throw line with seven rebounds; teammates Elijah Hulsewe, Riley Kugel, and Arturo Dean each added 10 points.
The Knights outscored Yale 48-33 in the second half, fueled by a 13-0 run midway through the period as the Bulldogs shot just 39%.
UCF improved to 2-0 on the season and hosts South Alabama on Tuesday, seeking to maintain momentum following consecutive early-season victories.