- Matchup: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs UCF Knights
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Addition Financial Arena, Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN2
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
The UCF Knights (16-4) are set to face off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders (16-4) at the Addition Financial Arena this Saturday.
In their previous matchup, the Texas Tech Red Raiders triumphed over Houston with a score of 90-86. The Red Raiders committed 15 personal fouls compared to Houston’s 25. From beyond the arc, Texas Tech made 11 of their 28 attempts, while Houston converted 17 of 21 free throw attempts for an 81.0% success rate. Houston secured 25 rebounds (9 offensive and 16 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They assisted 9 times and recorded 5 steals. Defensively, Texas Tech allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 48.3% from the floor, permitting 29 out of 60 shots to find the net. They contributed 16 assists and forced the opposition into 6 turnovers, also securing 1 steal. On the boards, Texas Tech grabbed a total of 41 rebounds, including 18 offensive boards. They excelled at the free throw line, making 24 of their 30 shots for an 80.0% completion rate. The Red Raiders closed the game shooting 43.5% from the field, making 27 of 62 attempts, and hit 12 out of 29 from three-point range.
JT Toppin was pivotal in the last game, scoring 31 points on 12 of 24 shooting. He played all 40 minutes, contributing 12 rebounds and 3 assists, finishing with a 50.0% shooting percentage.
Texas Tech heads into this contest holding a 16-4 record for the season. They average 10.4 turnovers per game, while committing 16.3 fouls per game. The Red Raiders average 38.3 rebounds per game and have accumulated 324 assists this season, ranking 106th in D-1 for assists. Their three-point shooting sits at 39.2% (228 out of 582 attempts) and they hit 71.0% from the free throw line. Averaging 84.2 points per game (ranked 46th nationally), Texas Tech shoots 47.1% from the field.
Defensively, the Red Raiders force 10.9 turnovers per contest and draw an average of 17.3 fouls. They rank 14th in college basketball for assists allowed, conceding 216 this year. Texas Tech’s defense allows a field goal percentage of 44.3% (534 out of 1,205) and they yield 34.1 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 32.4% from three-point range against them, ranking Texas Tech 188th in the nation in points allowed (73.8).
In their latest game, the UCF Knights secured a narrow victory, defeating Arizona State 79-76. UCF totaled 38 rebounds, comprising 25 defensive and 13 offensive boards. They recorded 9 turnovers while snagging 7 steals. Arizona State committed 18 personal fouls, giving the Knights 19 free throw attempts, of which they successfully made 14 for a shooting percentage of 73.7%. UCF made 7 out of 22 three-point attempts (31.8%) and shot 29 out of 65 from the field for a percentage of 44.6%. Meanwhile, Arizona State converted 26 of 55 field goal attempts, shooting 47.3%. UCF also allowed Arizona State to connect on 10 out of 23 shots from beyond the arc (43.5%) and hit 14 of 20 free throws (70.0%). The Knights limited Arizona State to 26 rebounds in total (5 offensive).
Riley Kugel was crucial for the Knights in this game, scoring 17 points in 35 minutes. He shot 6 of 10 from the field for a 60.0% field goal percentage and also contributed 5 assists and 9 rebounds.
UCF boasts a 16-4 record this season, committing an average of 17.9 personal fouls every game and connecting on 73.1% from the free throw line. Their assist average is 16.6 per game (ranked 55th nationally), with 11.9 turnovers each game. UCF has compiled a total of 1,680 points overall (averaging 84.0 per game) and claims 38.5 rebounds on average. Offensively, the Knights are shooting 48.2% from the field, placing them 47th in the nation.
On defense, UCF ranks 269th in college basketball for points allowed per game, giving up 77.0. They force 11.8 turnovers per game and allow teams a shooting percentage of 44.7% (234th in college). UCF’s defense permits 33.7% from three-point range (164 of 486) and opponents convert 73.8% of their free throw attempts. The Knights allow 14.2 assists and 31.6 rebounds per game, ranking 251st and 40th in college hoops, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Pick: Back Texas Tech
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
