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Tulsa Holds Off UCF, Wins 45-30


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TULSA, Okla. -- Ramadi Warren ran for three touchdowns as Tulsa beat winless University of Central Florida 45-30 on Saturday.

Warren finished with 168 yards rushing for the Golden Hurricane (5-4, 2/3 American Conference). Dane Evans threw for 150 yards and a pair of touchdowns and was intercepted twice.


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Evans' two scoring passes went to Conner Floyd in the first quarter. Warren ran it in from short yardage for another score in the second quarter to help lift Tulsa to a 24-3 halftime lead.

UCF closed the gap to 24-20 with a pair of touchdowns and a field goal in the third quarter. But Warren wasn't finished, running for two more touchdowns in the fourth to extend Tulsa's lead to 38-23 with 7:38 to play. Then Michael Mudoh scored on an 86-yard interception return to seal the win.

Justin Holman threw for 293 yards and two scores for the Knights (0-10, 0-6).