Why the Buffs won: CU dominated the glass, posting a 52-29 rebounding edge with a season-high 16 offensive rebounds, while holding UCF to a .241 field goal percentage in the second half.

Three stars

1. CU’s Andrej Jakimovski. Continued to show signs of emerging from a prolonged shooting slump by going 3-for-6 from 3-point range, finishing with a team-high 15 points along with seven rebounds.

2. UCF’s Keyshawn Hall. CU’s defense made UCF’s leading scorer work, as he finished just 6-for-14, but he still recorded team-highs of 19 points and nine rebounds.

3. CU’s Bangot Dak. Put together a solid all-around stat line, finishing with nine points, five rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots without a turnover.

Up next: CU visits No. 10 Iowa State on Tuesday (6 p.m., ESPN+).