UCF takes down Texas for first Big 12 road win

The Knights erased a 16-point deficit to beat the Longhorns Wednesday night.

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AUSTIN, Texas. — Down by as many as 16 points, UCF stormed back to beat Texas 77-71 on the road Wednesday night for the program’s first Big 12 road win.

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Jaylin Sellers scored a game-high 24 points off the bench. Shemarri Allen added 17 points in the win.

UCF outrebounded Texas 37-22 and outscored the Longhorns in the paint 34-22.

The Knights (11-5, 2-2 Big 12) visit No. 5 Houston on January 20.

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