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The UCF Knights (20-7, 9-6 Big 12) will attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Baylor Bears (14-14, 4-11 Big 12) on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Addition Financial Arena. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.
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How to Watch UCF vs. Baylor
- Game day: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FS1
UCF 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.7 | 45 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.8 | 271 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.3 | 106 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.2 | 73 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.3 | 215 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.8 | 218 |
Baylor 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.9 | 42 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.9 | 222 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.1 | 77 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.5 | 85 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.4 | 222 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.8 | 218 |
UCF vs. Baylor Stat Insights
Points
- The Knights post 5.3 more points than the Bears give up (76.7).
- UCF is 18-2 when putting more than 76.7 points on the board.
- When Baylor allows less than 82.0 points, it is 13-7.
- The Bears average 82.5 points, 5.1 more than the Knights give up.
- Baylor is 12-4 when posting more than 77.4 points.
- UCF is 16-2 when it gives up fewer than 82.5 points.
- The Knights have outscored opponents by 124 points this season (4.6 per game), and the Bears have scored 163 more than their opponents (5.8 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Knights are shooting 47.7% from the field, 2.8% higher than the Bears concede.
- In games when UCF shoots better than 44.9% from the field, it is 16-1 overall.
- The Bears shoot 47.9% from the field, 2.1% higher than the Knights concede.
- Baylor is 12-4 straight up when shooting higher than 45.8% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Knights average 33.3 rebounds, 0.8 fewer than the Bears' average.
- Baylor is 11-7 overall when tops in terms of rebounding. UCF is 1-7 when it comes up short on the glass.
- The Knights average 10.3 offensive rebounds, just 0.7 fewer} than the Bears.
- The Bears are 6-9 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Knights are 8-4 when they fall short there.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. UCF has an average rebounding margin of +4.1, and Baylor is at +4.6.
UCF Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2026 | Oklahoma State | Home |
| 3/6/2026 | West Virginia | Away |
Baylor Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Houston | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Utah | Home |