Boynton scores 24, No. 7 Florida beats UCF 79-66

Gators improve to 5-0

Published On: Nov 23 2012 09:30:49 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -

Kenny Boynton scored a season-high 24 points, Scottie Wilbekin added a career-best 17 and No. 7 Florida beat UCF 79-66 Friday.

The Gators (5-0) overcame a sluggish start, dominated the paint and pressed the Knights (3-2) into a bevy of turnovers.

Boynton and Wilbekin benefited from the mismatches down low.

Boynton, three days after spraining his left ankle, made 7 of 15 shots and added eight rebounds.

Wilbekin, playing his third game since returning from suspension, chipped in five rebounds and eight assists -- both career highs.

Kasey Wilson led the Knights with 20 points on 6-of-11 shooting. He was 5 of 6 from 3-point range.

Tristan Spurlock (14), Isaiah Sykes (12) and Keith Clanton (11) also hit double figures for Central Florida.

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