UCF Ends Three-Game Skid With 82-71 Victory Over TCU

Knights' Jordan Burks scores 23 points, including 16 in first half, to lead UCF to Big 12 win

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The University of Central Florida men's basketball team ended its three-game losing streak with an 82-71 victory over TCU on Tuesday night. UCF was led by Jordan Burks, who scored 23 points, including 16 in the first half. Themus Fulks added 14 points for the Knights, who shot 49% from the field. TCU was paced by Micah Robinson's 20 points, while David Punch, Xavier Edmonds, Jayden Pierre and Tanner Toolson also scored in double figures for the Horned Frogs.

Why it matters

The win was an important one for UCF, which had lost three straight games entering the contest. The Knights were able to bounce back and get back on track in Big 12 play. For TCU, the loss snapped a three-game winning streak and dropped the Horned Frogs to 6-7 in conference play.

The details

UCF jumped out to a 9-2 lead early and never trailed, shooting 58% from the field in the first half. The Knights extended their lead to as many as 19 points in the second half before TCU made a late run to cut the deficit to single digits. But UCF was able to hold on for the 11-point victory.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Jordan Burks

UCF guard who scored a team-high 23 points, including 16 in the first half.

Themus Fulks

UCF guard who scored 14 points in the win.

Micah Robinson

TCU guard who scored a game-high 20 points in the loss.

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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)

The takeaway

This win was an important bounce-back for UCF, which had lost three straight games. The Knights were able to get back on track with a solid all-around performance, led by Jordan Burks' strong first-half effort. For TCU, the loss snapped a three-game winning streak and dropped the Horned Frogs to 6-7 in Big 12 play.