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UCF Knights Lose Heartbreaker to Oklahoma State in Home Finale
Knights' NCAA Tournament hopes take a hit with second straight loss
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The UCF Knights suffered a tough overtime loss to the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 111-104, in their home finale on Tuesday night. This was the second straight defeat for the Knights, who are still fighting for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Themus Fulks led UCF with 20 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cowboys in the close contest.
Why it matters
UCF's loss to Oklahoma State is a significant setback in the Knights' quest to earn their first NCAA Tournament berth. With their record now at 20-9 (9-8 in the Big 12), the Knights will need to rebound quickly to keep their postseason hopes alive.
The details
In a back-and-forth game, UCF rallied from a 15-point deficit against Oklahoma State before eventually falling in overtime, 111-104. This came just days after the Knights lost a close game to Baylor on a controversial foul call in the final seconds. Themus Fulks scored a team-high 20 points for UCF, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cowboys' strong performance.
- The game took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
- UCF's previous loss was on Saturday against Baylor.
The players
Themus Fulks
A key player for the UCF Knights who scored a team-high 20 points in the loss to Oklahoma State.
Oklahoma State Cowboys
The opposing team that defeated UCF in overtime, 111-104, dealing a blow to the Knights' NCAA Tournament hopes.
What’s next
UCF will need to regroup quickly and win their remaining games to have a chance at earning an NCAA Tournament berth.
The takeaway
UCF's loss to Oklahoma State is a significant setback in the Knights' quest to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time. The team will need to bounce back quickly and win their remaining games to keep their postseason hopes alive.
