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UCF lets another opportunity slip away, falls to Oklahoma State 111-104 in overtime
- Oklahoma State beat UCF 111-104 in overtime after a back-and-forth game at Addition Financial Arena.
- UCF led by as many as 13 points early before OSU surged back and dominated the late game.
- The Knights were hampered by a high free-throw volume, with 85 combined attempts between the teams.
- Dawkins credited the need to stay in character and reduce ill-advised shots as critical to success.
- Johnny Dawkins: defense will translate to offense if the Knights lock in on that end.
- Oklahoma State’s Andrija Vukovic and Kanye Clary hit key plays down the stretch to seal the win.
- UCF’s Fulks led the team with 22 points and six assists in a loss that still keeps NCAA tournament hopes alive.
- OSU coach Steve Lutz praised Dawkins and highlighted UCF’s fight and cohesion on the floor.
- UCF remains in NCAA Tournament consideration despite the setback, with West Virginia looming next.
- Key takeaway: UCF must improve finishing at the line and limit late-game mistakes to close tight contests.
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