The Utes couldn’t maintain an early lead and fell behind by double digits in the second half before rallying to tie the game late, but they were out-executed in the final seconds as UCF beat them 76-72 at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando.
The Knights snapped a seven-game losing streak by defeating Utah on Sunday. That stretch showcased how challenging the conference can be.
The Knights are mired in a seven-game losing streak and any hope of salvaging the remainder of the season begins against the Utes.
With its postseason plans quickly fading away, UCF turned to the only thing it could play for when it took the court against Utah on Sunday: pride. Earlier in the week, forward Keyshawn Hall posted a message to fans on social media apologizing for the Knights’ poor performance while showing support for embattled coach Johnny Dawkins.
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The Utah men’s basketball team put up a valiant effort against UCF but fell just short in a heartbreaking 76-72 loss on Sunday
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Kansas State and UCF square off Wednesday evening in Orlando, Fla., carrying little hope of making the NCAA Tournament outside of winning the Big 12 Championship tournament. With both clubs
The UCF Knights (13-13, 4-11 Big 12) will attempt to end a three-game home losing streak when they square off against the Utah Utes (15-11, 7-8 Big 12) on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Addition