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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.
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Dior Johnson scores 28 and UCF took control in the 2nd half to beat Yale 87-75

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Dior Johnson scored 28 points and grabbed seven rebounds, and UCF took control in the second half to beat Yale 87-75 on Friday night.

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Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer broke the news on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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