Canada beats Germany 4-1 at junior hockey worlds

Canada bounced back from a big loss to Russia with a 4-1 victory over Germany on Monday at the world junior hockey championship.

Nolan Foote, Liam Foudy and Ty Dellandrea had a goal and an assist each for Canada, with Calen Addison also scoring.

Yannik Valenti netted for Germany.

Canada's Kevin Bahl is checked into the boards by Germany's Luis Schinko during second period action at the World Junior Hockey Championships on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (Ryan RemiorzThe Canadian Press via AP)

Canada was thumped 6-0 by Russia on Saturday for its worst ever defeat at the tournament.

Canada is tied atop group B with the United States on six points, three more than Russia, the host Czech Republic and Germany. The U.S. plays the Czechs later Monday.

Canada forward Alexis Lafreniere, projected to be the No. 1 pick at the 2020 NHL draft, missed the game after sustaining a knee injury against Russia but could return later in the tournament.

Canada's Raphael Lavoie reacts after the third goal as Germany's goaltender Hendrik Hane and Moritz Seider (21) look on during second period action at the World Junior Hockey Championships on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (Ryan RemiorzThe Canadian Press via AP)

Sweden dispatched Kazakhstan 6-2 to take the lead of Group A with eight points, a point ahead defending champion Finland.

Switzerland plays Slovakia in the group's another game later Monday.

Samuel Fagamo scored twice for Sweden to top the scoring table with five goals.

Canada's goaltender Joel Hofer, centre, is congratulated by teammates after defeating Germany 4-1 at the World Junior Hockey Championships on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (Ryan RemiorzThe Canadian Press via AP)

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Canada's Akil Thomas is knocked to the ice by Germany's Philipp Mass during third period action at the World Junior Hockey Championships on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (Ryan RemiorzThe Canadian Press via AP)

Nolan Foote, second from left, of Canada celebrates his goal with teammates during the 2020 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Group B match between Germany and Canada in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. (Petr SznapkaCTK via AP)

Canada's Nolan Foote reacts after scoring the first goal against Germany during first period action at the World Junior Hockey Championships on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (Ryan RemiorzThe Canadian Press via AP)

Germany's Justin Schuetz vies for the puck with Canada's goalkeeper Joel Hofer, during the 2020 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Group B match between Germany and Canada in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. (Petr SznapkaCTK via AP)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Themus Fulks hit a jumper with 11 seconds left to give No. 25 UCF a 73-72 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday.

Riley Kugel scored 19 points for the Knights, who held on after blowing a five-point lead with 2:22 to play. Fulks, who came in 13th in the country in assists at 6.6 per game, had 12 assists and six points.

The Bearcats had a chance to win, but Jalen Celestine's 3-pointer at the buzzer missed off the back iron.

Jamichael Stillwell added 15 points for the Knights (13-2, 2-1 Big 12), and backup big man Jeremy Foumena had 12 points and eight rebounds.

Moustapha Thiam, who transferred from UCF to Cincinnati in the offseason, was booed on every touch and finished with a career-high 24 points on 10-of-15 shooting for the Bearcats (8-8, 0-3). Jizzle James added 14 points and Baba Miller had 13.

The game was tight throughout. UCF led 33-32 at halftime and its biggest second-half lead was six points. After the Knights went ahead 71-66 with 2:22 to play, Thiam responded with a hook shot and two free throws, and Miller's layup with 30 seconds left put the Bearcats ahead 72-71.

Cincinnati shot only 3 of 19 (15.8%) from 3-point range. UCF, meanwhile, shot 57.7% from the floor and 6 of 14 from 3.

The Bearcats kept it close thanks to their defense and rebounding. Cincinnati forced 14 turnovers for 17 points and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds for 15 second-chance points.

Cincinnati: Hosts Colorado on Wednesday.

UCF: At Kansas State on Wednesday.

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Central Florida center Jeremy Foumena (0) goes up to shoot between Cincinnati forward Baba Miller (18) and center Moustapha Thiam, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Central Florida forward Jamichael Stillwell (4) celebrates after getting the win as Cincinnati center Moustapha Thiam (52) and guard Jizzle James (2) look on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Central Florida guard Themus Fulks goes up to shoot the game-winning shot as Cincinnati forward Baba Miller (18) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)