The Utes built a 21-9 lead but the Knights started to cut into that deficit with some hot 3-point shooting, as UCF ended the first half making 6 of 10, including one just before the halftime buzzer to make it 40-39 going into the break. The Knights ended up making 10 of 24 3-pointers, while the Utes were 4 of 26.

Ezra Ausar is in prime position for a big performance against a UCF team that struggles to rebound on defense, as our college basketball betting picks explain.

Watch the No. 11 seed Utah Utes (16-15, 8-12 Big 12) head into the Big 12 Tournament against the No. 14 seed UCF Knights (16-15, 7-13 Big 12) on Tuesday at T-Mobile Center, beginning at 9:30 p.m.