UCF Baseball Surges to Series Win Over Preseason Big 12 Favorite TCU

Knights move to 5-1 in Big 12 play with dominant 9-1 victory

Mar. 23, 2026 at 1:05am

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UCF Baseball continued its hot streak, claiming a road series win over preseason Big 12 favorite TCU with a 9-1 victory on Sunday. The Knights pounded out 17 hits and got a dominant start from pitcher Camden Wicker to move to 5-1 in Big 12 play, tied atop the conference standings.

Why it matters

UCF's series win over TCU is a major statement victory for the Knights, who have bounced back from a sluggish 4-5 start to surge to the top of the Big 12 standings. The win over the preseason conference favorite solidifies UCF as a legitimate contender in the Big 12 and a team to watch in the national college baseball landscape.

The details

UCF scored three runs in the first inning and never looked back, forcing TCU to play from behind all afternoon. The Knights added two more runs in the third and another in the fourth to build a 6-0 lead, then put the game away with three more in the seventh. Pitcher Camden Wicker turned in one of his best outings of the season, working 6.2 scoreless innings and allowing just one hit. UCF's offense was relentless, pounding out 17 hits, led by Zak Skinner's 5-for-5 day and a home run from John Smith III.

  • UCF is now 11-2 over its last 13 games.
  • After two weeks of Big 12 play, the Knights sit atop the conference standings with a 5-1 league record, tied with West Virginia.
  • UCF heads to DeLand on Tuesday for a midweek tilt with Stetson, then returns home next weekend (March 27-29) for a Big 12 series vs. Arizona.

The players

Camden Wicker

UCF pitcher who turned in a dominant 6.2 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit.

Zak Skinner

UCF outfielder who led the team's 17-hit attack with a 5-for-5 day and two RBIs.

John Smith III

UCF infielder who went 3-for-5, scored twice, and hit a home run.

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What’s next

UCF heads to DeLand on Tuesday for a midweek tilt with Stetson, then returns home next weekend (March 27-29) for a Big 12 series vs. Arizona.

The takeaway

UCF's series win over preseason Big 12 favorite TCU is a major statement victory that solidifies the Knights as a legitimate contender in the conference and a team to watch nationally. The Knights' hot streak has propelled them to the top of the Big 12 standings, and they will look to continue their momentum in upcoming games against Stetson and Arizona.