March 21, 2009
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? UCF was participating in the NCAA Tournament for the third time in program history. The Knights also made trips to the postseason in 1996 and 1999, meeting Louisiana Tech both times.
? The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for the Knights, who conclude the campaign at 17-17.
? The game was aired live regionally on ESPN2. It marked the Knights' seventh appearance on television this season.
? Chelsie Wiley led all players with 22 points. The contest marked the 11th time this year that the sophomore scored at least 20 points. She connected on five triples against the Tar Heels, giving her 73 on the year. That number ranks third on the UCF single-season register.
? Emma Cannon recorded her 21st double-double of 2008-09 with 18 points and a game-high 14 boards Saturday. She paced the Knights in rebounding in 28 of the squad's 34 games this season.
? Cannon hit 10 foul shots against North Carolina, giving her 144 for the year. The 144 free throws rank second on the program's single-season register.
? In 26 minutes off of the bench, Marshay White went 6-of-9 from the field and scored 12 points.
? Aisha Patrick led the Knights with five assists.
? UCF's 80 points were the most scored by the Knights in three NCAA Tournament appearances.
? The Knights made 9-of-10 free-throw attempts after intermission. For the game, the squad shot 70.6 percent at the line.
? UCF and North Carolina were meeting for just the second time. On Nov. 28, 1987, the Tar Heels recorded a 99-51 win over the Knights in Orlando.
? The contest served as the fourth game against an Atlantic Coast Conference program for the Knights in 2008-09. The team faced Miami, Wake Forest and Florida State during the non-league portion of its schedule.
? UCF was playing in Tennessee for the second time this year. On Jan. 8, the Knights topped host Memphis, 85-67, in Conference USA play.