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Watch: UCF Coach Johnny Dawkins Comforts Team After Heartbreaking Loss to Duke

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UCF battled Duke within one point on Sunday night as the Blue Devils escaped with a 77-76 win in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Tacko Fall and the Knights held a 74-70 lead with two minutes remaining, but couldnt close the door on Zion Williamson and Co.

Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins addressed his team in UCF's locker room postgame. After a heartbreaking defeat, Dawkins provided some words of wisdom, comforting his team after a valient effort.

"We end in tears. That's because we invested so much in each other," Dawkins told the Knights.