West Virginia rallies past UCF in second half

Honor Huff scores 18 of his 21 points after halftime to lead Mountaineers' comeback

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Honor Huff scored 18 of his game-high 21 points in the second half as visiting West Virginia rallied from a 14-point deficit to defeat Central Florida 74-67 on Saturday night in Orlando. Jasper Floyd added 17 points for the Mountaineers, who overcame a poor shooting performance in the first half to surge past the Knights in the final minutes.

Why it matters

This was an important Big 12 Conference matchup between two teams looking to bounce back from disappointing losses the previous weekend. The comeback win keeps West Virginia in the hunt for a top-half finish in the league standings, while UCF missed an opportunity to strengthen its NCAA Tournament resume at home.

The details

West Virginia trailed 52-38 with 11:27 remaining before rallying with an 8-0 run to get back in the game. Honor Huff, the Mountaineers' leading scorer, was limited to just 3 points in the first half but erupted for 18 in the second half, including a critical 3-pointer and two clinching free throws in the final minute. Jasper Floyd also played a key role for West Virginia with 17 points, while Themus Fulks led UCF with 19 points and 7 assists before fouling out.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
  • West Virginia trailed by as many as 14 points in the second half before rallying to take the lead for good with 2:37 remaining.

The players

Honor Huff

A key player for West Virginia who scored a game-high 21 points, including 18 in the second half to lead the Mountaineers' comeback.

Themus Fulks

The leading scorer for UCF with 19 points and 7 assists, but he fouled out late in the game as the Knights were unable to hold their lead.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game highlighted the resilience of the West Virginia team, which was able to overcome a large second-half deficit on the road against a quality opponent. The Mountaineers' ability to make key plays down the stretch and get a much-needed conference win will be important as they continue to jockey for position in the Big 12 standings.