UCF Knights
Big 12 indoor track championships set for Lubbock
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The 2026 Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championships begin Friday in Lubbock, Texas, hosted by Texas Tech at the Sports Performance Center. Teams including Arizona State, UCF and Iowa State will compete over two days, with events streamed on ESPN+. Athletes from multiple programs enter with strong recent performances and national rankings.
The UCF Knights suffered an 81-57 defeat to top-seeded Arizona in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals on March 12, ending their conference run with a 21-11 record. Despite the loss, the team strengthened its NCAA Tournament resume through key wins and strong metrics. Selection Sunday will determine if UCF secures an at-large bid.
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The UCF Knights staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the Cincinnati Bearcats 66-65 in overtime during the second round of the Big 12 men's basketball tournament on March 11. Trailing by eight points with just over two minutes left in regulation, UCF used an 8-0 run to force the extra period and secured the win with key contributions in overtime. The victory improves UCF's NCAA Tournament resume as they advance to face top-seeded Arizona.