Aubrey Dawkins had a season-high 26 points as Central Florida defeated SMU 71-65 on Sunday.<br /><br />Dawkins hit 9 of 12 shots, including 4 of 6 from beyond the arc.<br /><br />Collin Smith had 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Central Florida (17-5, 7-3 American Athletic Conference). Tacko Fall added 10 points. BJ Taylor had seven assists for the visitors.<br /><br />Jimmy Whitt Jr. scored a career-high 23 points for the Mustangs (12-11, 4-7), whose losing streak stretched to four games. Isiaha Mike added 18 points and 10 rebounds. Ethan Chargois had 11 points.<br /><br />Central Florida matches up against South Florida at home on Wednesday. SMU takes on Temple on the road on Wednesday.
