ORLANDO, Fla. -- UCF walloped Winthrop 72-32 in the head coaching debut for new women’s basketball head coach Sytia Messer.
The Knights (1-0) were led by Bryana Hardy with 14 points. The freshman added seven rebounds as well. Destiny Thomas finished with a double double, recording 12 points and 11 rebounds.
UCF shot 11-30 from downtown and Tiani Abrams led the way with four triples. She scored 12 points in the win. Four Knights finished in double figures.
UCF hosts Mercer November 10.
Congrats @coachmesser on the first of many wins leading @UCF_WBB!! #ChargeOn pic.twitter.com/QIKHc2bRfg
— Terry Mohajir (@TerryMohajirAD) November 8, 2022
In the second game of the doubleheader, the UCF men lost to UNC Asheville 98-95 in double overtime.
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