NCAAB · Final

UCF Knights Defeat Kansas State Wildcats 82-73

Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Bramlage Coliseum

UCF Knights 82, Kansas State Wildcats 73, 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 Kansas State Wildcats?

UCF Knights beat Kansas State Wildcats 82-73 at Bramlage Coliseum on January 14, 2026.

Who was favored in UCF Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Kansas State Wildcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The underdog won.

In a competitive matchup, the UCF Knights emerged victorious against the Kansas State Wildcats with a final score of 82-73 at Bramlage Coliseum. This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with UCF continuing its strong season while Kansas State struggled to find its footing. UCF improved its record to 15-2, while Kansas State fell to 9-9.

The Knights entered the game with a solid recent form, having won nine of their last ten games, including a narrow victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats just days prior. Their only loss in that stretch came against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, where they scored 76 points but allowed 87. UCF's scoring average over their last ten games stood at 84.5 points, while they allowed an average of 73.3 points. In contrast, Kansas State has struggled recently, posting a 4-6 record in their last ten games, with a current losing streak of three games. They averaged 82.6 points scored while allowing 80.3 points during this stretch.

At home, Kansas State has a record of 3-3, while UCF remains undefeated on the road with a 9-0 record. This fixture was particularly interesting as it marked the second meeting between the two teams, with UCF having won the previous encounter 80-76 on February 27, 2025. The Knights’ ability to perform away from home has been a significant factor in their success this season.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details about player availability, but both teams were expected to field their strongest lineups. The market had Kansas State favored by 2.5 points, according to DraftKings, with a total set at 170.5. The odds reflected the expectation of a competitive game, but UCF's strong form likely influenced the betting landscape as well.

The game was played under typical conditions for January, with no extreme weather factors reported that could have impacted play. Fans were treated to an exciting contest that showcased both teams’ offensive capabilities. Kansas State's scoring was led by their ability to push the pace, averaging 86.6 points in their last five games, while UCF demonstrated solid defense, allowing an average of 78.8 points in their recent outings.

As the game unfolded, key moments included several scoring plays that highlighted UCF's ability to maintain composure in crucial situations. Themus Fulks made critical layups, and Nate Johnson contributed with a dunk that kept the Knights ahead in the second half. The final moments saw UCF capitalize on free throws, with Jamichael Stillwell and Devan Cambridge contributing to the scoreline, sealing the victory.

Overall, this matchup not only showcased the Knights’ growing dominance in the league but also emphasized the challenges facing Kansas State as they look to regain their form. UCF's victory further solidifies their position as a formidable opponent in the NCAAB landscape.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	KSU -2.5	170.5 o -110 / u -110	UCF Knights +136 · Kansas State Wildcats -162

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Leaders

PointsP.J. Haggerty23Kansas State Wildcats
AssistsNate Johnson10Kansas State Wildcats
ReboundsTaj Manning7Kansas State Wildcats
PointsRiley Kugel19UCF Knights
AssistsThemus Fulks12UCF Knights
ReboundsRiley Kugel7UCF Knights

Recent form

Kansas State Wildcats

Last 10: 4-6Streak L382.6 scored · 80.3 allowed per game3-3 at home

L84-87at Arizona State Sun DevilsJan 10
L76-101at Arizona WildcatsJan 8
L73-83vs BYU CougarsJan 3
W94-85vs UL Monroe WarhawksDec 28
W106-76vs South Dakota CoyotesDec 20
W83-76at Creighton BluejaysDec 13
W108-49vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsDec 9
L67-78vs Seton Hall PiratesDec 6
L66-82vs Bowling Green FalconsDec 2
L69-86at Indiana HoosiersNov 26

UCF Knights

Last 10: 9-1Streak W184.5 scored · 73.3 allowed per game0-1 away

W73-72vs Cincinnati BearcatsJan 11
L76-87at Oklahoma State CowboysJan 7
W81-75vs Kansas JayhawksJan 3
W85-80vs Florida Atlantic OwlsDec 23
W102-80vs Florida Gulf Coast EaglesDec 20
W81-63vs Mercer BearsDec 18
W86-61vs Towson TigersDec 7
W82-57vs VMI KeydetsNov 29
W102-91vs Quinnipiac BobcatsNov 26
W77-67vs Pittsburgh PanthersNov 21

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	Kansas State Wildcats
Field goals	32-61	29-65
Field goal %	52	45
Three-pointers	7-15	6-30
Three-point %	47	20
Free throws	11-18	9-15
Free throw %	61	60
Rebounds	35	34
Offensive rebounds	7	8
Defensive rebounds	28	26
Assists	18	25
Steals	8	5
Blocks	3	1
Turnovers	10	12
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	10
Fast-break points	14	15
Points in the paint	40	44
Fouls	14	18
Largest lead	16	2
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	93	4

How the scoring went

2nd Half47-39Jamichael Stillwell makes layup
2nd Half49-39Jamichael Stillwell makes 8-foot jumper (Themus Fulks assists)
2nd Half49-41Khamari McGriff makes layup (Nate Johnson assists)
2nd Half49-43Taj Manning makes layup (Nate Johnson assists)
2nd Half51-43Jamichael Stillwell makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half51-45P.J. Haggerty makes layup
2nd Half53-45Themus Fulks makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half53-47Taj Manning makes layup
2nd Half53-49David Castillo makes driving layup (Nate Johnson assists)
2nd Half55-49Themus Fulks makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half55-51P.J. Haggerty makes layup (Khamari McGriff assists)
2nd Half55-52P.J. Haggerty makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half57-52Devan Cambridge makes 1-foot dunk (Riley Kugel assists)
2nd Half57-54Khamari McGriff makes 1-foot dunk (Nate Johnson assists)
2nd Half57-56P.J. Haggerty makes layup (Nate Johnson assists)
2nd Half60-56Themus Fulks makes 27-foot three point jumper (Riley Kugel assists)
2nd Half63-56Jordan Burks makes 24-foot three point jumper (Themus Fulks assists)
2nd Half63-58Taj Manning makes layup (Nate Johnson assists)
2nd Half63-60Taj Manning makes layup (P.J. Haggerty assists)
2nd Half65-60Riley Kugel makes layup
2nd Half66-60Riley Kugel makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half66-62P.J. Haggerty makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Taj Manning assists)
2nd Half67-62Riley Kugel makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-62Riley Kugel makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-64Khamari McGriff makes layup (Abdi Bashir Jr. assists)
2nd Half68-65P.J. Haggerty makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-65Chris Johnson makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half72-65Riley Kugel makes layup (Themus Fulks assists)
2nd Half72-67P.J. Haggerty makes layup
2nd Half72-68P.J. Haggerty makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-68Chris Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Themus Fulks assists)
2nd Half75-70P.J. Haggerty makes 4-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half77-70Themus Fulks makes layup
2nd Half77-72Nate Johnson makes 1-foot dunk (P.J. Haggerty assists)
2nd Half78-72Jamichael Stillwell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-72Devan Cambridge makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half80-72Devan Cambridge makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-73Khamari McGriff makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-73Riley Kugel makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half82-73Jamichael Stillwell makes free throw 1 of 2