Taylor's late layup lifts UCF past Houston, 56-54
ORLANDO, Fla. -- BJ Taylor's layup with 2.8 seconds left lifted Central Florida to a 56-54 victory over Houston Sunday.
The win was the Knights second last-second win over Houston this season. Brandon Goodwin sent that game into overtime by hitting a 30-foot 3-pointer with two seconds left in regulation, then knocked down a second long 3 with 1.1 seconds left in overtime for a 79-78 win.
This time it was Taylor with the heroics, driving down the right side of the key before banking in a contested layup for the lead.
Houston got the ball across midcourt before the buzzer, but a long 3-point attempt sailed wide.
Staphon Blair and Goodwin each scored 14 points to lead UCF (11-13, 4-9 American), with Kasey Wilson adding 13 points.
Devonta Pollard scored 14 points to lead Houston (9-15, 1-11), with LeRon Barnes adding 12 points and Danrad Knowles eight rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Stuart
- Brent Hampton
- Joe DeRosa
2022-23 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 13-5 | - | 28-8 |
| Texas | 12-6 | 1 | 29-9 |
| Kansas State | 11-7 | 2 | 26-10 |
| Baylor | 11-7 | 2 | 23-11 |
| TCU | 9-9 | 4 | 22-13 |
| Iowa State | 9-9 | 4 | 19-14 |
| Oklahoma State | 8-10 | 5 | 20-16 |
| West Virginia | 7-11 | 6 | 19-15 |
| Texas Tech | 5-13 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Oklahoma | 5-13 | 8 | 15-17 |
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