NCAAB · Final

Houston Dominates UCF in Convincing Win

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Fertitta Center

Houston Cougars 79, UCF Knights 55, 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 Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars beat UCF Knights 79-55 at Fertitta Center on February 4, 2026.

Who was favored in UCF Knights vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1450 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding display, the Houston Cougars defeated the UCF Knights 79-55 at the Fertitta Center on February 5, 2026. This victory further solidified Houston's impressive home record, which now stands at 21-2 overall, while UCF falls to 17-6. Houston's performance was characterized by strong offensive execution and a solid defensive effort, allowing them to maintain control throughout the game.

The Cougars entered this matchup with a recent form of 9-1 over their last ten games, currently riding a two-game winning streak. They averaged 79.7 points scored while allowing just 66.0 points during this stretch, showcasing their ability to both score and defend effectively. Their last five games have seen them average 84.2 points while allowing 67.0, highlighting their offensive prowess. At home, Houston has been particularly dominant, boasting a perfect 5-0 record in their last five home games.

Conversely, UCF came into the game with a record of 7-3 over their last ten outings and a three-game winning streak. They averaged 79.3 points scored but struggled defensively, allowing 80.0 points per game in that span. Their recent form shows a slight dip, with their last five games yielding an average of 79.2 points scored and 82.6 points allowed. UCF's away record has been less impressive, with only a 2-2 mark in their last four games on the road.

In their previous meeting during the 2025 season, Houston narrowly edged out UCF with a 69-68 victory. This latest game, however, demonstrated a significant shift in performance, with Houston clearly establishing themselves as the superior team.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability or injuries affecting either team, which could have played a role in the dynamics of the game.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Houston favored by 15.5 points, with a total set at 146.5. The odds reflected Houston's strong home performance and their ability to score efficiently. The Cougars were heavily favored with a moneyline of -1450, while UCF's moneyline was set at 850, indicating a significant disparity in expected outcomes.

The conditions at the Fertitta Center were conducive to a high-level basketball game, with a supportive home crowd likely providing an additional boost to the Cougars. As the game progressed, it became evident that Houston's defensive capabilities were a critical factor, as they effectively stifled UCF's scoring opportunities.

Key moments in the game included a series of scoring plays in the second half, where Houston maintained their lead and continued to extend it. Notably, Kalifa Sakho's alley-oop dunk and Chris Johnson's contributions from the free-throw line underscored Houston's offensive depth and execution.

Overall, this matchup showcased Houston's strength as they prepare for the remainder of the season, while UCF will need to reassess their strategies moving forward after a tough loss.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOU -15.5	146.5 o -115 / u -105	UCF Knights +850 · Houston Cougars -1450

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Leaders

PointsKingston Flemings18Houston Cougars
AssistsKingston Flemings6Houston Cougars
ReboundsChris Cenac Jr.10Houston Cougars
PointsRiley Kugel9UCF Knights
AssistsJamichael Stillwell6UCF Knights
ReboundsJohn Bol7UCF Knights

Recent form

Houston Cougars

Last 10: 9-1Streak W279.7 scored · 66 allowed per game5-0 at home

W76-54vs Cincinnati BearcatsJan 31
W79-70at TCU Horned FrogsJan 29
L86-90at Texas Tech Red RaidersJan 24
W103-73vs Arizona State Sun DevilsJan 18
W77-48vs West Virginia MountaineersJan 14
W77-55at Baylor BearsJan 10
W69-65vs Texas Tech Red RaidersJan 7
W67-60at Cincinnati BearcatsJan 3
W69-60vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersDec 30
W94-85at Arkansas RazorbacksDec 20

UCF Knights

Last 10: 7-3Streak W379.3 scored · 80 allowed per game2-2 away

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
W82-73at Kansas State WildcatsJan 15
W73-72vs Cincinnati BearcatsJan 11
L76-87at Oklahoma State CowboysJan 7
W81-75vs Kansas JayhawksJan 3
W85-80vs Florida Atlantic OwlsDec 23

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	Houston Cougars
Field goals	16-52	35-64
Field goal %	31	55
Three-pointers	6-21	3-19
Three-point %	29	16
Free throws	17-20	6-8
Free throw %	85	75
Rebounds	29	40
Offensive rebounds	10	12
Defensive rebounds	19	28
Assists	10	18
Steals	2	7
Blocks	1	2
Turnovers	11	5
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	4	14
Fast-break points	3	4
Points in the paint	14	42
Fouls	13	19
Largest lead	2	34
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	1	92

How the scoring went

2nd Half27-39Joseph Tugler makes 10-foot jumper (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half27-41Joseph Tugler makes 9-foot hook shot
2nd Half29-41John Bol makes 2-foot dunk (Jamichael Stillwell assists)
2nd Half29-42Emanuel Sharp makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half29-43Emanuel Sharp makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half29-45Chris Cenac Jr. makes 17-foot turnaround jump shot (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half29-47Kalifa Sakho makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half31-47Jamichael Stillwell makes layup
2nd Half31-49Kingston Flemings makes layup (Milos Uzan assists)
2nd Half31-51Milos Uzan makes 13-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half32-51Jamichael Stillwell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half33-51Jamichael Stillwell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half33-54Milos Uzan makes 29-foot three point jumper (Emanuel Sharp assists)
2nd Half33-56Emanuel Sharp makes 11-foot floating jump shot (Joseph Tugler assists)
2nd Half33-58Mercy Miller makes layup
2nd Half33-61Milos Uzan makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half34-61Themus Fulks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half35-61Themus Fulks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-61Riley Kugel makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half37-61Riley Kugel makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-63Milos Uzan makes layup
2nd Half37-64Kalifa Sakho makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-64Jamichael Stillwell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-64Jamichael Stillwell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-66Isiah Harwell makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half40-66Riley Kugel makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-66Riley Kugel makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-68Kingston Flemings makes layup
2nd Half41-70Mercy Miller makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half41-73Mercy Miller makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half41-75Ramon Walker Jr. makes 16-foot jumper (Isiah Harwell assists)
2nd Half44-75Carmelo Pacheco makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jamichael Stillwell assists)
2nd Half44-77Kingston Flemings makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half47-77George Beale Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jamichael Stillwell assists)
2nd Half50-77Chris Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half51-77Devan Cambridge makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-79Kalifa Sakho makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Isiah Harwell assists)
2nd Half53-79Kris Parker makes layup
2nd Half54-79Chris Johnson makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half55-79Chris Johnson makes free throw 3 of 3