Feb. 13, 2016
TULSA, Okla. (UCFKnights.com) -- The UCF women's basketball team couldn't pull off the sweep of Tulsa on Saturday afternoon. Two weeks after the Knights' thrilling win in the final seconds at CFE Arena, the Golden Hurricane got its revenge on its home court in a 95-71 decision.
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The Knights had no answer for Tulsa's Kelsee Grovey, who was unstoppable from beyond the arc. She not only broke the school record for 3-pointers in a game (10; 10-13 3FG) but she also topped the program's career record (223).
The Golden Hurricane finished with 13 treys for the day, matching the most an opponent has scored this season.
UCF kept things close in the first quarter after inching within 10-9 with four mins to play. From there, Tulsa went on a 20-5 run to close out the quarter, including 8 points in the final 27 seconds and never looked back.
Omokore Strikes Again
? For the second straight game, freshman Tolulope Omokore topped her career high in points and led the Knights in scoring with 18.
? Prior to the last two games, the Maryland native was averaging 1.5 points, 1.1 rebounds and 5.3 minutes per game. In her two starts, she has combined for 31 points and 18 rebounds.
? Omokore obliterated her previous career highs against Memphis on Wednesday with her first career double-double (13 points; game-high 13 rebounds) in her first career start.
Post It
? In addition to Omokore's standout performance, UCF's frontcourt produced some solid numbers against Tulsa.
? Sophomore Fifi Ndour netted 11 points for her first double-digit outing since Dec. 2.
? Redshirt freshman Nyala Shuler grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds, which she also accomplished in UCF's first meeting with Tulsa. It was her third double-digit rebounding performance of the season.
Up Next
? UCF returns to CFE Arena to tip off a three-game homestand -- its longest stretch of the season.
? The Knights first face Tulane on Feb. 17 after the Green Wave claimed a 75-54 win in New Orleans.
Story by Jenna Marina