NC A&T takes on UCF

NC A&T (3-7) vs. Central Florida (5-2)

Addition Financial Arena, Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Central Florida plays host to NC A&T in a non-conference matchup. Central Florida won at home over Bethune-Cookman 81-45 on Sunday, while NC A&T came up short in an 82-71 game at East Carolina on Tuesday.

SAVVY SENIORS: Central Florida's Darius Perry, Brandon Mahan and Cheikh Mbacke Diong have collectively accounted for 36 percent of the team's scoring this season and have scored 37 percent of all Knights points over the last five games.

OFFENSIVE THREAT: Perry has either made or assisted on 46 percent of all Central Florida field goals over the last three games. Perry has accounted for 15 field goals and 18 assists in those games.

WINLESS WHEN: NC A&T is 0-6 when scoring fewer than 71 points and 3-1 when scoring at least 71.

STREAK STATS: NC A&T has lost its last six road games, scoring 60 points, while allowing 70.7 per game.

STINGY DEFENSE: NC A&T has forced opponents into committing turnovers on 22.6 percent of all possessions, the second-highest rate among all Big South teams.

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