- Matchup: UCF Knights vs Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Venue: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, OK
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Oklahoma State Cowboys (12-2) are set to face off against the UCF Knights (12-1) on Tuesday at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
In their previous matchup, the UCF Knights triumphed over Kansas with a final score of 81-75. The Knights committed 18 fouls, matching Kansas’s total. UCF successfully made 8 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. Kansas converted 73.9% of their free throws, hitting 17 of 23 shots. On the boards, Kansas secured 34 rebounds (9 offensive, 25 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They dished out 11 assists while managing to make 3 steals. Defensively, the Knights limited their opponents to a shooting percentage of 43.1% (25 of 58). UCF notched 10 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and gained 4 steals. They accumulated 34 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards. At the free-throw line, UCF made 18 of their 26 attempts for a percentage of 69.2%. Their overall shooting percentage stood at 43.8% (28 of 64) and they connected on 7 out of 23 three-point attempts.
Riley Kugel was a standout player in this match, posting 19 points on 8 of 17 shooting, contributing 1 assist, and grabbing 3 rebounds during his 26 minutes on the court while shooting 47.1% from the field.
This season, UCF boasts an impressive record of 12-1. They average 87.8 points per game (29th in the nation) and shoot 49.2% from the field. From beyond the arc, they have a shooting percentage of 39.0% (114 of 292) and convert 73.6% of their free-throw attempts. The Knights average 40.6 rebounds per game and have registered 218 assists this season, positioning them 174th in Division I for assists. They turn the ball over an average of 11.5 times per game and commit roughly 17.5 personal fouls.
On defense, the Knights force their opponents into 12.7 turnovers per game while giving up 18.7 fouls. They rank 42nd nationally in assists surrendered, totaling 162 this season. The Knights’ defense permits a shooting percentage of 42.4% (327 of 771) and allows 31.2 rebounds per game, ranking 225th in the country for defensive efficiency, with opponents averaging 74.9 points per game.
In their last outing, the Oklahoma State Cowboys were defeated by Texas Tech, losing 102-80. They struggled on the boards, allowing Texas Tech to collect 44 rebounds (14 offensive). The Cowboys shot 45.9% from three-point range, making 17 of 37 attempts, and converted 11 of 14 free throws (78.6%). Texas Tech managed to shoot 37 of 77 from the field for 48.1% accuracy. At the end of the game, the Cowboys shot 29 of 67 from the field, finishing with a shooting percentage of 43.3%. They netted 8 of 26 attempts from long range (30.8%) and made 14 out of 19 free throw attempts, resulting in a 73.7% success rate. Texas Tech recorded 15 fouls, sending the Cowboys to the line frequently. Despite committing only 8 turnovers, they secured 35 total rebounds (27 defensive and 8 offensive).
Anthony Roy was pivotal for the Cowboys during the game, scoring 22 points in 34 minutes on the court, albeit without recorded assists. He shot 70.0%, hitting 7 of 10 attempts, and pulled down 8 rebounds.
This season, Oklahoma State holds a record of 12-2. Their offense is shooting 48.9%, ranking them 48th in college basketball. With 1,266 total points this season, they average 90.4 points per game and grab 40.4 rebounds per contest. The Cowboys facilitate 15.9 assists per game (107th nationally) while committing 12.9 turnovers per game. They also average 17.5 personal fouls and boast a free throw percentage of 75.3%.
The Cowboys’ defense allows 33.5% shooting from three (143 of 427) and teams shoot 70.2% from the free throw line against them. They give up 16.5 assists and 35.4 rebounds per game, ranking 338th and 240th in college. Defensively, they are 322nd in points allowed per game with 80.0. They force 13.1 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot at a rate of 42.6% from the field (139th in the country).
Who will secure the victory against the spread in tonight’s NCAA battle?
Pick: Select UCF
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