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Know Thy Foe: Houston Cougars

The UCF Knights (4-4, 1-4 Big 12) come back home for the ninth annual Space Game on Friday night, and they have a tough challenge against the Houston Cougars (7-2, 4-2 Big 12). Kickoff is set for Friday night at 8 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on FS1. Let’s learn about the […]

3 months ago | 1 read

UCF Survives Hofstra for Opening Night Victory

ORLANDO — The UCF Knights kicked off the 2025-26 season with a victory, outlasting Hofstra on Monday, 82-78.  From tipoff, UCF coach Johnny Dawkins and Co. had their hands full, as Hofstra utilized an aggressive brand of basketball that put the Knights behind seven points early. UCF was able to gain the lead thanks to five first half threes by Riley Kugel, but its struggles from the free throw […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Knights Top Bethune-Cookman In Season Opener

The 2025 season is under way for UCF Knights Women’s Hoops as they hosted the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Addition Financial Arena in a 75-36 win. Khyala is an X-Factor She may have had only three points in the first quarter, but veteran Khyala Ngodu was doing everything else to get the Knights off the ground […]

3 months ago | 1 read

KnightCap: The Hunt For An Unbeaten October

Over this past week, the UCF Knights sports world saw one team wrap up its regular season and another compete in a conference championship. We also have our Knight of the Week and Play of the Week in this Monday, Nov. 3 edition of KnightCap. Contents: Women’s Soccer Wraps Regular Season With Scoreless Draw The UCF Women’s […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Making the Grade: Bears Maul Knights 30-3

There was plenty of buzz with UCF Knights Football coming out of the bye that they would have a shot at beating the Baylor Bears. That is not what happened as the Knights were mauled by the Bears 30-2 in a fourth Big 12 loss. Special Teams: C Return coverage was decent for UCF, but […]

3 months ago | 1 read

LIVE GAME THREAD: UCF Knights at Baylor Bears

The UCF Knights (4-3, 1-3 Big 12) are back from the bye week and in Waco, Texas for the first time to play the Baylor Bears (4-4, 2-3 Big 12) on Saturday. Kickoff is set for noon. ET and the game is on ESPNU. Our live coverage begins just before kickoff. 💻 LIVE GAME THREAD […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Know Thy Foe: Baylor Bears

The UCF Knights (4-3, 1-3 Big 12) are back from their second bye week of the season and begin the November home stretch with a road game against the Baylor Bears (4-4, 2-3 Big 12). Kickoff is set for noon ET and the game will be televised on ESPNU. Let’s learn about the Bears: Gameday […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Volleyball Stuns #17 BYU in Provo

With one final swing from outside hitter Fallon Stewart, the UCF Volleyball team capped a four-set upset victory (27–25, 25–21, 17–25, 25–21) over #17 BYU Cougars on Wednesday night in Provo, Utah. The victory marks the Knights’ (13-8, 4-6 Big 12) first win over a ranked opponent on the road since beating #23 Kansas in […]

4 months ago | 1 read

Knight Cap: Soccer Unbeaten Streaks Continue

Over the past week, the UCF Knights sports world saw two teams extend unbeaten streaks, one of which likely clinched a postseason berth, and two other teams wrap up their fall slates. We also have our Knight of the Week and Play of the Week in this Tuesday, Oct. 28 edition of Knight Cap. Women’s Soccer Cements […]

4 months ago | 1 read

UCF Falls to LSU in Last Exhibition Game Before Opener

The UCF Men’s Basketball team suffered its second exhibition loss in as many tries Sunday, falling 75-68 to the LSU Tigers. The Knights lost to Duke 96-71 in their first exhibition game the previous Tuesday. Neither game will count towards the Knight’s regular season record, but they were chances for the 13 new players on […]

4 months ago | 1 read

UCF Women’s Soccer Tops Nationally Ranked Baylor

UCF Women’s Soccer showed out for its seniors taking down top 25 ranked Baylor 2-1 at home Thursday. Baylor entered the game fourth in the RPI rankings. It was the Knights’ first win against a top five RPI team on the year with just two games left before the post season. The win moves the […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

Knight Cap: An Unbeaten Week On the Pitch

Over this past week, the UCF Knights sports world saw both of its soccer teams go unbeaten across their four combined matches, the women’s tennis team make its bid for NCAA Individual Championship spots and a cross country runner earn her place in the record books. We also have our Knight of the Week and Play of […]

4 months ago | 1 read

Making The Grade: UCF Beats WVU, 45-13

In the week leading up to UCF Knights Football’s Homecoming Game, the fans in Knight Nation saw it as a must-win in the quest for bowl eligibility. They took care of business dominating the Mountaineers, 45-13. That doesn’t mean these are easy A’s to give out in today’s performance. Special Teams: B- A rough state […]

4 months ago | 1 read

LIVE GAME THREAD: UCF Knights vs. West Virginia Mountaineers

The UCF Knights (3-3, 0-3 Big 12) are back at home for Homecoming against the West Virginia Mountaineers (2-4, 0-3 Big 12) on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET and the game is on TNT. Our live coverage begins 90 minutes before kickoff. 💻 LIVE GAME THREAD 🏈 Kickoff Time 📺 Where to […]

4 months ago | 0 reads

Know Thy Foe: West Virginia Mountaineers

The 3-3 (0-3 Big 12) UCF Knights begin the second half of the season back at home against the 2-4 (0-3 Big 12) West Virginia Mountaineers for Homecoming. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on TNT. Someone is coming out of here with their first Big 12 win […]

4 months ago | 1 read

UCF’s All-Time Volleyball Team

The 2025 season marks the 50th anniversary of the UCF Knights’ Volleyball program. In accordance with this landmark season, our own Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner have assembled a roster of 26 of the Knights’ best players over the 50 years of the program. The criteria for this list are: The team will be by positions. […]

4 months ago | 1 read

Knight Cap: Clean Sheets and a Team Title

Over this past week, the UCF Knights sports world saw one team pull a season-saving upset, another compete for spots in an NCAA Tournament team and another record its third-straight shutout. We also have our Knight of the Week and Play of the Week in this Monday, Oct. 13 edition of Knight Cap. Women’s Soccer Records Third […]

4 months ago | 0 reads

Making the Grade: UCF Loses to Cincy, 20-11

It could have been said heading into the UCF Knights’ road game against the Cincinnati Bearcats that there was an opportunity to take advantage of an injury-riddled Cincy team. However, with the Knights’ themselves starting a backup at quarterback as they dropped their third straight Big 12 loss, 20-11. Here are the highlights: How did […]

4 months ago | 1 read

LIVE GAME THREAD: UCF Knights at Cincinnati Bearcats

The UCF Knights (3-2, 0-2 Big 12) are in Ohio to face the Cincinnati Bearcats (4-1, 2-0 Big 12) on Saturday. Kickoff is set for noon ET and the game is on FS1. Our live coverage begins just before kickoff. 💻 LIVE GAME THREAD 🏈 Kickoff Time 📺 Where to Watch 🏥 Injury Report 💰 […]

4 months ago | 1 read

UCF Men’s Soccer Takes Down #11 Georgia Southern 3-0

The UCF Men’s Soccer team stunned #11 Georgia Southern in a convincing 3-0 win on Friday. Georgia Southern came into today’s game as the 16th-ranked RPI team in the nation. UCF (4-5-1, 2-2 Sun Belt) was 0-4-1 vs. top 25 teams entering this game, earning their first victory against a top 25 opponent this season. […]

4 months ago | 1 read

Know Thy Foe: Cincinnati Bearcats

The 3-2 UCF Knights are back on the road this week with a very tough task against the resurgent Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon ET (11 a.m. local) and the game will be televised on FS1. Let’s learn about the Bearcats: Gameday Info Injury Report Series Leader: Tied 5-5. Last […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

UCF’s All-Time Men’s Soccer Team

The 2025 season marks the 50th anniversary of the UCF Knights’ Soccer program. Our own Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner have assembled a roster of 25 of the Knights’ best players of the 50 years of the program. The criteria for this list are: The team will be by positions and those position groups’ players will […]

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