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Big 12 embraces the future with LED court for basketball tournaments

When members of the UCF men’s basketball team first stepped onto the ASB GlassFloor in Orlando last offseason, they said it took some getting used to."When I first got on it, it was kind of different," UCF sixth-year forward Devan Cambridge said. "But when we started practicing going up and down the court, it felt kind of the same."
The Big 12 Conference announced in a Feb. 11 press release that it will debut ASB GlassFloor’s full LED video court at the 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s and...
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Big 12 embraces the future with LED court for basketball tournaments

When members of the UCF men’s basketball team first stepped onto the ASB GlassFloor in Orlando last offseason, they said it took some getting used to."When I first got on it, it was kind of different," UCF sixth-year forward Devan Cambridge said. "But when we started practicing going up and down the court, it felt kind of the same."
The Big 12 Conference announced in a Feb. 11 press release that it will debut ASB GlassFloor’s full LED video court at the 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s and...
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Knights suffer 1-point loss to Baylor, following last-second foul call

Senior guard Riley Kugel made his return to the lineup Saturday night, scoring a team-high 26 points in UCF’s 87-86 loss to Baylor University at a packed-out Addition Financial Arena.The Knights had a chance to tack another win on their record after a successful two-game road trip out west that saw them improve to 9-6 in Big 12 play.
Instead, a last-second foul call on Kugel at the 3-point line gave the Bears a one-point edge that secured them a win.Senior forward Jamichael Stillwell was...
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Men's basketball looks to rebound against West Virginia following road trip slump

The UCF men’s basketball team will face West Virginia at Addition Financial Arena at 6 p.m. on Saturday, its first home game since suffering consecutive road losses to then-No. 8 Houston — now No. 3 — and Cincinnati.Head coach Johnny Dawkins said during Wednesday’s press conference that the recent bye week was crucial in allowing the team to settle and heal following its underwhelming road outings.
“It's good to have this opportunity to get back and have a bye week to just settle in,” Da...
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Girl Scouts’ proposal brings crosswalk, wildlife-crossing sign to Winter Springs

Girl Scout Troop 869’s Bronze Award project led to safety upgrades along Moss Road after members presented their idea to the Winter Springs City Commission.The little girl in the blonde ponytail and clear-rimmed glasses sat motionless, staring straight ahead as the mayor and a half dozen men and women in suits, ties and business blouses peered curiously back at her. When they called her name, Rylan Synan, 11, stood from her seat and took four brisk steps to the podium, her speech in her left han...
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Girl Scouts’ proposal brings crosswalk, wildlife-crossing sign to Winter Springs

Girl Scout Troop 869’s Bronze Award project led to safety upgrades along Moss Road after members presented their idea to the Winter Springs City Commission.The little girl in the blonde ponytail and clear-rimmed glasses sat motionless, staring straight ahead as the mayor and a half dozen men and women in suits, ties and business blouses peered curiously back at her. When they called her name, Rylan Synan, 11, stood from her seat and took four brisk steps to the podium, her speech in her left han...
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Seminole County honors college football icon with Lee Corso Day

The proclamation reflects Corso’s life accomplishments and his longtime love for his hometown in Seminole CountyESPN host Lee Corso said he hopes to be remembered as “somebody that made you smile.”


The Seminole County Commission voted on Tuesday to proclaim Aug. 26, 2025, “Lee Corso Day,” honoring the legendary College GameDay host and longtime Lake Mary resident. 


Corso has been one of the hosts of ESPN’s College GameDay since its inception in 1987. After over three decades of bringing jo...
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Seminole County honors college football icon with Lee Corso Day

ESPN host Lee Corso said he hopes to be remembered as “somebody that made you smile.”


The Seminole County Commission voted on Tuesday to proclaim Aug. 26, 2025, “Lee Corso Day,” honoring the legendary College GameDay host and longtime Lake Mary resident. Corso has been one of the hosts of ESPN’s College GameDay since its inception in 1987. After over three decades of bringing joy to millions with his humor and charm, the 90-year-old analyst has decided to call it a career.

Corso’s last sh...
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UCF mental health professionals weigh in on potential national antidepressant investigation

UCF mental health professionals discussed how Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plan to investigate antidepressants may lead to more problems in the ongoing mental health crisis in the country.During his confirmation hearing on Jan. 29, Kennedy stated his intention to investigate the use of antidepressants in the country, particularly Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” campaign.
“I know people, including membe...
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UCF World Water Day event educates attendees on water sustainability and challenges

UCF Student Government and the UCF Arboretum celebrated World Water Day on Monday in the Cape Florida Ballroom with an event that informed students and faculty on water sustainability and global water challenges.Attendees were greeted outside the ballroom by members of UCF's Coastal and Estuarine Ecology Lab (CEELAB) who set up a table with biodegradable ecosystem engineering products (BESE), which are environmentally safe products used for ecosystem restoration.
The event had seven spea...
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UCF World Water Day event educates attendees on water sustainability and challenges

UCF Student Government and the UCF Arboretum celebrated World Water Day on Monday in the Cape Florida Ballroom with an event that informed students and faculty on water sustainability and global water challenges.Attendees were greeted outside the ballroom by members of UCF's Coastal and Estuarine Ecology Lab (CEELAB) who set up a table with biodegradable ecosystem engineering products (BESE), which are environmentally safe products used for ecosystem restoration.
The event had seven spea...
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UCF fans descend on Gainesville for showdown with Gators

UCF fans arrived in droves for the Knights' highly anticipated matchup with in-state rival Florida, Saturday evening in Gainesville.Despite the large number of Gator fans wandering the streets of Florida’s campus, Knights fans made their presence felt, with their iconic “Go Knights” and “Charge on” monikers, as well as their familiar black and gold colors shining through the sea of orange and blue.
As fans waited for Ben Hill Griffin Stadium’s gates to open, tailgating and pregame activi...

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GALLERY: Baylor squeezes out 1-point win over men's basketball

UCF men’s basketball succumbed 87-86 to Baylor University at Addition Financial Arena Saturday night.The Knights hoped to continue their momentum from a successful two-game road trip and add a tenth conference win to their record (20-8, 9-7 Big 12) heading into the matchup against the Bears (15-14, 5-11 Big 12). Senior guard Riley Kugel returned to the lineup and led UCF with 26 points, fueling the Knights’ offense throughout the night.The game remained competitive early before Baylor had a late...
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GALLERY: Men’s basketball breaks losing streak with 82-71 win over TCU

The UCF men’s basketball team got back to its winning ways Tuesday evening, defeating Texas Christian University 82-71.The Knights came off a three-game losing streak ahead of the matchup against the Horned Frogs (16-10, 6-7 Big 12). Opposite of UCF, TCU was on a three-game win streak heading into the game.UCF got out in front in the first half behind junior forward Jordan Burks, who scored 16 of his career-high 23 points before the break, helping build a 42-28 halftime lead for the Knights (18-...