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OAKLAND CAN'T OUTLAST UCF, 57-54

Nov. 12, 2013

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ROCHESTER, Mich. - Olivia Nash turned in her second double-double in as many games with team-bests of 13 points and 12 rebounds in Oakland's 57-54 loss to UCF Tuesday evening at the O'rena. Oakland slips to 0-2 on the year while UCF remains unbeaten at 2-0.

Oakland led for most of the game, including a 14-point advantage with just over 13 minutes to go in the second half. But aided by an ensuing 11-0 run, UCF outscored the Grizzlies 24-7 the rest of the way. OU held a 54-50 lead with 2:52 to go, but the Knights tallied the game's final seven points - and halted Oakland's last three possessions with steals - to secure the contest.

"Unfortunately, we couldn't close it out at the end," said Oakland head coach Jeff Tungate. "But I couldn't be happier with our team's effort."

Amy Carlton came off the bench to score a game-tying high 12 points for Oakland, while Victoria Lipscomb added 10 points and a team-best six steals.

While the Golden Grizzlies were in the zone from three-point range, firing 10-of-27 from long distance for 37 percent; but Oakland struggled at the free throw line, shooting just 40 percent (8-of-20) from the stripe.

Oakland had a stellar performance in the first half, building a 36-24 lead thanks in part to just eight turnovers to UCF's 12 miscues. The Golden Grizzlies' defense grabbed eight steals in the stanza, including four by Lipscomb. Nash had nine of her 13 points in the half on 3-of-5 shooting from three-point range. Nash, Lipscomb and Carlton led Oakland in shooting 8-of-18 from three in the first half.

Oakland's Kim Bee added seven points, seven rebounds and two blocked shots, while Elena Popkey notched eight points and six rebounds before fouling out late in the contest.

UCF got a 14-point effort from Briahanna Jackson, who also came up with seven steals on the night. Zykira Lewis added 14 points for the Knights.

Oakland returns to action at home Saturday, Nov. 16 when the Golden Grizzlies host Canisius at 8 p.m. ET.

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