The Knights clawed back from a 14-point halftime deficit to tie the score late, but Obi Agbim drew a foul on a 3-pointer with 1.3 seconds left and made a go-ahead free throw to lift Baylor to an 87-86 upset at Addition Financial Arena. It was a devastating finish for a team riding high after back-to-back road wins at Utah and BYU.
Cameron Carr scored 20 of his 26 points in a dominant first half for the visiting Bears (15-14, 5-11 Big 12) in which they hit 8 of 15 attempts from 3-point range and grabbed nine of their 16 offensive rebounds. The hot-shooting performance gave Baylor control early, and things looked bleak for UCF (20-7, 9-6 Big 12) heading into halftime.
For the first time in almost a decade, the Knights find themselves on the cusp of a spot in the NCAA Tournament. UCF faces Oklahoma State on March 3 in home finale, giving them a chance to bounce back. Despite the loss, as of Feb. 25, UCF ranks 43rd in the NCAA NET, climbing as high as 30th, its best NET ranking since joining the Big 12. The tournament hopes aren't over, but games like this down the stretch matter.