NCAAB · Final

UCF Knights Triumph Over BYU Cougars in High-Scoring Affair

Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 11:00 PM ET · Marriott Center

UCF Knights 97, BYU Cougars 84, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won UCF Knights vs BYU Cougars?

UCF Knights beat BYU Cougars 97-84 at Marriott Center on February 24, 2026.

Who was favored in UCF Knights vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1100 (about 92% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup at the Marriott Center, the UCF Knights defeated the BYU Cougars with a final score of 97-84. This victory is significant as it marks UCF's first win against BYU in their head-to-head meetings, improving their record to 2-0 against the Cougars overall.

Both teams entered the game with strong records, BYU at 20-8 and UCF at 20-7, making this a compelling fixture in the NCAAB landscape. The Knights came into the game riding a two-game winning streak, while the Cougars had won their last game against Iowa State but had a mixed record over their last ten games, going 4-6. BYU averaged 82.1 points scored and allowed 83.8 points during this stretch, indicating a tendency for high-scoring games, which was evident in this contest.

UCF's form over their last ten games was 5-5, with an average of 74.5 points scored and 80.0 points allowed. They had shown resilience in their recent outings, winning their last two games against Utah and TCU, which likely contributed to their confidence heading into this game. The Knights had a home record of 3-2 and an away record of 2-3, while BYU had a home record of 3-2 and an away record of 1-4 in their last ten games.

In terms of injury status, no specific players were mentioned as unavailable for either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this crucial matchup. The betting market, provided by DraftKings, had BYU as the favorite with a spread of -14.5, indicating expectations of a strong performance from the Cougars, which ultimately did not materialize.

The game conditions were typical for a late February matchup, with both teams likely facing the usual indoor basketball environment of the Marriott Center. Fans were treated to a fast-paced game, and the scoring plays showcased the offensive prowess of both teams. UCF's AJ Dybantsa was particularly impactful, contributing significantly to the Knights' scoring with multiple key plays in the second half, including a dunk and several layups.

As the game progressed, UCF maintained a steady lead, with their scoring plays effectively outpacing BYU's efforts to close the gap. The final scoring sequence included Dybantsa's dunk that brought the score to 97-82, sealing the victory for the Knights. BYU's attempts to rally were insufficient, and they ultimately fell short, reflecting their struggles to defend effectively against UCF's offensive onslaught.

Overall, this game highlighted UCF's ability to perform under pressure and marked a significant moment in their season, while BYU will need to reassess their defensive strategies moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BYU -14.5	162.5 o -108 / u -112	UCF Knights +700 · BYU Cougars -1100

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Leaders

PointsAJ Dybantsa29BYU Cougars
AssistsRobert Wright III7BYU Cougars
ReboundsAJ Dybantsa8BYU Cougars
PointsJordan Burks24UCF Knights
AssistsThemus Fulks11UCF Knights
ReboundsJamichael Stillwell12UCF Knights

Recent form

BYU Cougars

Last 10: 4-6Streak W182.1 scored · 83.8 allowed per game3-2 at home

W79-69vs Iowa State CyclonesFeb 22
L68-75at Arizona WildcatsFeb 19
W90-86vs Colorado BuffaloesFeb 14
W99-94at Baylor BearsFeb 11
L66-77vs Houston CougarsFeb 8
L92-99at Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 5
L82-90at Kansas JayhawksJan 31
L83-86vs Arizona WildcatsJan 27
W91-78vs Utah UtesJan 24
L71-84at Texas Tech Red RaidersJan 18

UCF Knights

Last 10: 5-5Streak W274.5 scored · 80 allowed per game2-3 away

W73-71at Utah UtesFeb 22
W82-71vs TCU Horned FrogsFeb 18
L67-74vs West Virginia MountaineersFeb 14
L72-92at Cincinnati BearcatsFeb 8
L55-79at Houston CougarsFeb 5
W88-80vs Texas Tech Red RaidersJan 31
W79-76vs Arizona State Sun DevilsJan 28
W95-86at Colorado BuffaloesJan 24
L57-87at Iowa State CyclonesJan 21
L77-84vs Arizona WildcatsJan 17

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	UCF Knights	BYU Cougars
Field goals	36-64	29-71
Field goal %	56	41
Three-pointers	14-24	9-27
Three-point %	58	33
Free throws	11-14	17-20
Free throw %	79	85
Rebounds	40	34
Offensive rebounds	8	12
Defensive rebounds	32	22
Assists	25	11
Steals	5	6
Blocks	2	5
Turnovers	15	9
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	17
Fast-break points	19	14
Points in the paint	44	34
Fouls	17	14
Largest lead	36	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	98	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half74-40George Beale Jr. makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half74-42Robert Wright III makes driving layup
2nd Half74-44Robert Wright III makes driving layup (Tyler Mrus assists)
2nd Half76-44Themus Fulks makes driving layup
2nd Half76-47Aleksej Kostic makes 26-foot three point jumper (Robert Wright III assists)
2nd Half79-47Jordan Burks makes 23-foot three point jumper (Themus Fulks assists)
2nd Half79-50Kennard Davis Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Robert Wright III assists)
2nd Half81-50Themus Fulks makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half81-53Aleksej Kostic makes 24-foot three point jumper (Robert Wright III assists)
2nd Half81-54Robert Wright III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-56Robert Wright III makes driving layup
2nd Half82-56Jordan Burks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-56Jordan Burks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half83-58Mihailo Boškovic makes layup (Tyler Mrus assists)
2nd Half83-60Robert Wright III makes driving layup
2nd Half85-60Jordan Burks makes 1-foot dunk (Themus Fulks assists)
2nd Half85-63Tyler Mrus makes 25-foot three point jumper (Robert Wright III assists)
2nd Half85-64Mihailo Boškovic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-65Mihailo Boškovic makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half87-65Devan Cambridge makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half86-65Devan Cambridge makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half87-66Robert Wright III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half87-67Robert Wright III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half87-70AJ Dybantsa makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aleksej Kostic assists)
2nd Half87-71Tyler Mrus makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half87-72Tyler Mrus makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half89-72Themus Fulks makes driving layup
2nd Half89-74Robert Wright III makes driving layup
2nd Half90-74George Beale Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half91-74George Beale Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half91-75Kennard Davis Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half93-75Themus Fulks makes driving layup
2nd Half93-77AJ Dybantsa makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half94-77Themus Fulks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half95-77Themus Fulks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half95-79AJ Dybantsa makes driving layup (Robert Wright III assists)
2nd Half95-80AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half95-82AJ Dybantsa makes driving layup
2nd Half97-82Jordan Burks makes 2-foot dunk (Chris Johnson assists)
2nd Half97-84AJ Dybantsa makes 3-foot dunk (Kennard Davis Jr. assists)