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UCF beat Kansas 81–75 at home on Jan 3, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  KU | 41 | 34 | 75 |
  UCF | 44 | 37 | 81 |
Kansas JayhawksUCF Knights| KU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre White | 37 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 4-13 | 1-5 |
| Melvin Council Jr. | 30 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 8-11 | 1-2 |
| Flory Bidunga | 29 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| Bryson Tiller | 27 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-1 |
| Darryn Peterson | 23 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 8-17 | 5-10 |
| Jamari McDowell | 19 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Kohl Rosario | 19 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Elmarko Jackson | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Samis Calderon | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 75 | 34 | 11 | 25-58 | 8-23 |
| UCF | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themus Fulks | 33 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 6-15 | 0-2 |
| Jordan Burks | 29 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 4-7 | 3-6 |
| Jamichael Stillwell | 29 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3-8 | 1-1 |
| Riley Kugel | 26 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 8-17 | 2-7 |
| John Bol | 22 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Devan Cambridge | 17 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-2 |
| Carmelo Pacheco | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Chris Johnson | 13 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 3-6 | 1-4 |
| Jeremy Foumena | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Kris Parker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 81 | 34 | 10 | 28-64 | 7-23 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
KU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · UCF defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
UCF offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · KU defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
KUUCFExpected pace: about 69 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Council Jr. | 33.3 | 12.9 | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| Flory Bidunga | 30.2 | 14.7 | 9.2 | 1.8 |
| Tre White | 30.2 | 14.5 | 7.0 | 2.3 |
| Bryson Tiller | 26.1 | 9.0 | 5.8 | 0.5 |
| Darryn Peterson | 26.0 | 19.3 | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Jamari McDowell | 17.9 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Elmarko Jackson | 17.2 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Kohl Rosario | 16.9 | 5.5 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themus Fulks | 30.5 | 13.3 | 3.3 | 7.2 |
| Riley Kugel | 27.8 | 13.7 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Jamichael Stillwell | 26.2 | 12.6 | 8.8 | 1.7 |
| Jordan Burks | 24.8 | 13.8 | 4.7 | 0.7 |
| Devan Cambridge | 18.3 | 5.8 | 4.0 | 1.2 |
| Carmelo Pacheco | 18.0 | 6.5 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| John Bol | 15.8 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 0.4 |
| Chris Johnson | 10.9 | 5.3 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
KU offenseper gameUCF defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
KUForAgainst48% of KU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
UCFForAgainst46% of UCF's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
KU 3series2 UCF| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | KU 75 | UCF 81 | UCF+6 | +6 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2025 | UCF 94 | KU 98 | KU+4 | +4 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | UCF 87 | KU 91 | KU+4 | +4 |
| Jan 5, 2025 | KU 99 | UCF 48 | KU+51 | +51 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2024 | KU 60 | UCF 65 | UCF+5 | +5 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
