Photo Courtesy: UCF Athletics By: Leonardo Rodriguez Sunday’s early-season in-state matchup between UCF and Miami came down to the final seconds, with the Knights losing 66-64. The Knights came out hot on defense by getting stops and scoring easy baskets. Ithiel Horton started the spark with a fast break steal and dunk that forced Miami…
Photo Courtesy: UCF Athletics WEIS WORDS By John Weis (’94) Next UCF Opponent: Miami Hurricanes (5-1, 0-0 ACC) 2021-2022 Record: 26-11 (14-6 ACC) Coach: Jim Larranaga (39th Season, 701-476 Overall, 231-142 at Miami) Last Game: 11/23 Home vs. St. Francis NY (W, 79-56) Opening Tip: 11/27 5:00 Addition Financial Arena (TV: ESPNU) Opponent at a…
Photo Courtesy: UCF Athletics By: Leonardo Rodriguez Before Wednesday’s game vs Evansville, UCF Men’s Basketball Head Coach Johnny Dawkins made a change to the starting lineup, with CJ Kelly starting in place of Brandon Suggs. In addition, Lahat Thioune started in place of the injured Michael Durr. A sluggish start for the Knights had them…
WEIS WORDS By John Weis (’94) Next UCF Opponent: Evansville Purple Aces (1-3, 0-0 Missouri Valley) 2021-2022 Record: 6-24 (2-16 Missouri Valley) Coach: David Ragland (1st Season, 1-3 Overall) Last Game: 11/19 at SMU (L 55-47) Opening Tip: 11/23 7:00 Addition Financial Arena (TV: ESPN Plus) Opponent at a Glance Happy Thanksgiving to all! The Knights…
WEIS WORDS By John Weis (’94) Next UCF Opponent: Santa Clara Broncos (3-1, 0-0 West Coast) 2021-2022 Record: 21-12 (10-5 West Coast) Coach: Herb Sendek (29th Season, 892-511 Overall; 7th Season, 99-85 at Santa Clara) Last Game: 11/18 in Nassau, Bahamas as Baha Mar Tournament Semifinal vs DePaul (W 69-61) Opening Tip: 11/19 7:00, Baha Mar…
WEIS WORDS By John Weis (’94) Next UCF Opponent: Oklahoma State Cowboys (2-1, 0-0 Big XII) 2021-2022 Record: 15-15 (8-10 Big XII) Coach: Mike Boynton (6th Season, 89-74) Last Game: 11/13 at Oakland University (W, 91-62) Opening Tip: 11/18 7:00, Baha Mar Convention Center, Nassau, Bahamas (TV: CBS Sports Network) Opponent at a Glance The Knights…
WEIS WORDS By John Weis (’94) Next UCF Opponent: Western Illinois Leathernecks (2-1, 0-0 Summit League) 2021-2022 Record: 16-16 (7-11 Summit League) Coach: Rob Jeter (14th Season, 208-202 Overall; 24-32 at WIU) Last Game: 11/11 at DePaul (L, 86-74) Opening Tip: 7:00, Addition Financial Arena (TV: ESPN Plus) Opponent at a Glance After opening the season…
WEIS WORDS By John Weis (’94) Next UCF Opponent: FSU Seminoles (0-1, 0-0 ACC) 2021-2022 Record: 17-14 (10-10 ACC) Coach: Leonard Hamilton (35th Season, 617-453 overall; 417-243 at FSU in 21 Seasons) Postseason: None Last Game: 11/7 Home vs. Stetson (L, 83-74) Opening Tip: 7:00, Addition Financial Arena (TV: ESPN Plus) Opponent at a Glance The…
WEIS WORDS By John Weis (’94) Tonight’s Opponent: UNC Asheville Bulldogs 2021-2022 Record: 17-15 (8-8 Big South Conference) Coach: Mike Morrell (5th Season; 46-68 Record) Postseason: CBI (Lost to Northern Colorado in Second Round) Opening Tip: 8:00. Addition Financial Arena (TV: ESPN Plus) Opponent at a Glance The UNC Asheville Bulldogs roll into town fresh off…