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UCF-UTEP Postgame Notes

Jan. 23, 2010

Recap | Final Stats

? The contest was played in front of 6,413 fans, the sixth-largest crowd in UCF history.
? In 30 minutes, Keith Clanton totaled a season-best 19 points. The freshman has now led the Knights in scoring twice since Conference USA play began in early January.
? Clanton also posted two swats, and has 34 on the year. Last season, Jermaine Taylor paced the Knights with 24 blocks in 31 games.
? A.J. Rompza registered his sixth-straight double-figure scoring performance, finishing with 13 points.
? Rompza also recorded a career-best six steals. During the contest he went over the 100 steals mark for his career. The sophomore has 102 swipes in less than two years.
? In addition to 12 points, A.J. Tyler led the team with eight rebounds.
? The game was No. 499 for head coach Kirk Speraw at UCF. When the Knights meet host SMU Wednesday in Dallas, Speraw will take the court for the 500th time with the Knights.