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University of Central Florida at West Virginia University: paint points met free throws at Hope Coliseum

The University of Central Florida moved to 14-16 after a 77-62 road loss to the West Virginia University, and WVU shifted to 19-12 at 8:00 PM EDT on CBS Sports Network at Hope Coliseum. The UCF Knights vs West Virginia Mountaineers recap starts with UCF generating 40 points in the paint while WVU countered with 21 made free throws.


Mar 6, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers center Harlan Obioha (55) blocks a shot from UCF Knights forward Jordan Burks (99) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

First half


The University of Central Florida scored 23 in the first half while WVU scored 32, and UCF shot 38 percent from the field on 63 attempts for the game. UCF produced 13 offensive rebounds and 16 second-chance points, and John Bol posted 7 rebounds with 2 blocks in the previous outing. UCF forced 7 WVU turnovers while committing 10, and Themus Fulks logged 4 assists with 16 points in the previous game. WVU hit 8 three-pointers on 30 percent shooting, and UCF finished 3-of-16 from deep for 19 percent.


Second half


UCF scored 39 in the second half, and the Knights finished with 41 total rebounds while WVU had 33. UCF recorded 8 assists and 6 steals, and Riley Kugel brought 16 points with 3 steals in the previous contest. WVU added 45 after halftime behind 25 free throw attempts at 84 percent, and UCF went 11-of-18 at the line for 61 percent. The Mountaineers led by as many as 17, and UCF’s 4 fast-break points trailed WVU’s 10 in a UCF Knights vs West Virginia Mountaineers result analysis.


Mar 6, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; UCF Knights forward Jordan Burks (99) dribbles baseline against West Virginia Mountaineers guard Treysen Eaglestaff (52) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Postgame ledger


WVU posted 14 assists and 6 blocks, and UCF finished with 2 blocks and 8 bench points to WVU’s 16 in the UCF Knights vs West Virginia Mountaineers review. The UCF Knights vs West Virginia Mountaineers full match report also reflects 2 lead changes and 1 time tied in front of an attendance of 11,312, and the next Knights broadcast will be one to queue up. Catch the replay, talk it out with fellow UCF fans, and share this article.

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