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6d ago

UCF Blasts No. 19 BYU 97-84 in Provo Behind Red-Hot Shooting

The wire-to-wire win strengthens UCF’s NCAA résumé, exposing recurring defensive lapses for a BYU team searching for consistency.

Feb 24, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) passes to center Patrick Ngongba (21) as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Carson Towt (33) defends during the first half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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Feb 24, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) shoots against Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Knights shot 56% from the field and 58% from three (14 of 24), piling up 25 assists on 36 made baskets.
  • Themus Fulks posted 24 points and 11 assists, Jordan Burks added 24, and Jamichael Stillwell had 12 points and 12 rebounds as UCF led by as many as 36 and never trailed.
  • BYU surrendered 97 points, including 44 in the paint and 19 in transition, and trailed 52-28 at halftime.
  • Cougars coach Kevin Young called the performance embarrassing and said UCF "punked us," while AJ Dybantsa labeled the effort lazy; Dybantsa scored 29 and Robert Wright III had 20.
  • UCF improved to 20-7 (9-6 Big 12) with a fifth Quad 1 win despite missing leading scorer Riley Kugel, while BYU fell to 20-8 (8-7) with seeding concerns ahead of road games at West Virginia and Cincinnati; UCF hosts Baylor on Saturday.