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UCF routs Evansville 76-56, picks up fifth win

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Taylor Hendricks and Ithiel Horton both scored 16 points and UCF beat Evansville 76-56 Wednesday night at Addition Financial Arena.

Fresh off its tournament title in the Bahamas, the Knights turned a five-point halftime lead into a blowout.

Brandon Suggs scored 11 points and Thierno Sylla added 10 points, both off the bench. UCF shot 10-20 from downtown.

The Knights (5-1) host Miami Sunday at 5:00 at Addition Financial Arena.