UCF Hosts Baylor After Successful Road Trip

Knights look to further strengthen postseason resume against Big 12 foe

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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UCF is coming off a big road win over BYU and now hosts Baylor on Saturday as they look to solidify their NCAA Tournament chances. The Knights have five Quad 1 wins this season and are ranked in the top 50 of the NET and KenPom rankings. However, UCF may be shorthanded as key players Riley Kugel and Jamichael Stillwell are listed as questionable due to injuries.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for UCF's postseason hopes as they look to build on their impressive road win over a top-20 BYU team. A victory over Baylor would further strengthen their NCAA Tournament resume and put them in good position to earn their first tournament berth in seven years.

The details

UCF is coming off a dominant 97-84 road win over BYU earlier this week, leading by as much as 30 points at times. The Knights have five Quad 1 wins on the season and are ranked No. 43 in the NCAA NET rankings and No. 46 in KenPom. However, UCF may be without starting guard Riley Kugel and senior forward Jamichael Stillwell, who are both listed as questionable due to injuries.

  • UCF hosts Baylor on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET.
  • The Knights have two regular season games remaining after this one - hosting Oklahoma State on March 3 and at West Virginia on March 6.
  • The Big 12 Tournament begins on March 10 in Kansas City.

The players

Johnny Dawkins

UCF head coach who has led the Knights to a successful season and is close to earning the program's first NCAA Tournament berth in seven years.

Riley Kugel

UCF starting guard who is listed as questionable for the Baylor game due to injury.

Jamichael Stillwell

UCF senior forward who is also listed as questionable after exiting the BYU game with a lower body injury.

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What they’re saying

“During this time of year, I don't think very many players on rosters, unless you're not playing a lot, are at 100%. Guys are all battling different things on all the rosters, I'm sure. And we need to keep on getting the proper treatment. Our trainers have been great. Our doctors have been amazing to make sure we can prepare our guys as best we can to move forward.”

— Johnny Dawkins, UCF Head Coach (247sports.com)

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