In a thrilling matchup on Tuesday night, Keyshawn Hall delivered an outstanding performance, hitting all 10 of his free throws and scoring a personal best of 40 points, leading UCF to a 95-89 victory over Arizona State in Tempe, Arizona.

Hall showcased his shooting skills by converting 13 of 18 attempts from the field, including 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. He also contributed significantly on the boards, collecting seven rebounds, and facilitated play with six assists.

With just under five minutes left in the game, Hall secured a crucial three-point play, pushing UCF ahead 82-80, a lead they would maintain for the remainder of the contest. Darius Johnson made crucial contributions as well, scoring seven of his 18 points during the closing moments, while Hall added six to help solidify the win.

For Arizona State, BJ Freeman had a standout night, sinking five 3-pointers and totaling 26 points—both marking season highs. Freshman Jayden Quaintance also shone, scoring a career-high 20 points on highly efficient 8-of-11 shooting.

Hall was particularly dominant in the first half, putting up 29 points. UCF surged in the second half with a 16-6 run, gaining as much as a 12-point advantage. Arizona State briefly fought back with seven consecutive points, followed by back-to-back dunks from Benny Williams, bringing the score to 69-60.

The Sun Devils ignited an impressive comeback, as Amier Ali hit a 3-pointer, stole the ball, and then assisted Adam Miller on another three-pointer, which was capped off by a layup from Quaintance. This 11-0 run gave Arizona State a slight two-point lead midway through the second half. Freeman’s 3-pointer at the 7:52 mark marked Arizona State’s largest lead of the game at 76-72.

The game had its share of challenges for both teams. Notably, UCF was without senior Jaylin Sellers, who led the team in scoring with an average of 15.9 points per game last season and was recognized with an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection. Also absent was Moustapha Thiam, a 7-foot-2 freshman who had been averaging 2.5 blocks per game. Meanwhile, ASU’s Joson Sanon missed his third game in four due to an ankle injury.