NCAAB · Final

West Virginia Dominates UCF in Convincing Win

Friday, March 6, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Hope Coliseum

West Virginia Mountaineers 77, UCF Knights 62, 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 West Virginia Mountaineers?

West Virginia Mountaineers beat UCF Knights 77-62 at Hope Coliseum on March 6, 2026.

Who was favored in UCF Knights vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

West Virginia Mountaineers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the West Virginia Mountaineers triumphed over the UCF Knights with a final score of 77-62 at Hope Coliseum. This victory marked West Virginia's third consecutive win against UCF, having previously defeated them on February 14, 2026, and March 8, 2025. The Mountaineers showcased their strength at home, improving their record to 19-13, while UCF fell to 20-11 on the season.

West Virginia entered the game with a home record of 18-13, having struggled recently with a 4-6 mark in their last ten games. Their scoring average during this stretch was 64.4 points per game, while they allowed 65.6 points. The Mountaineers had lost their previous game against Kansas State Wildcats, 63-65, but managed to bounce back effectively in this fixture. In contrast, UCF came into the game with a 20-10 record and a 5-5 performance over their last ten games, averaging 80.3 points scored and allowing 82.5 points. They had lost their last two games, including a high-scoring affair against Oklahoma State Cowboys, 104-111.

The home court advantage was evident as West Virginia's performance at Hope Coliseum has been solid, especially against UCF, whom they defeated earlier in the season. The Mountaineers have a home record of 2-3 in their last five games, while UCF's away record stands at 2-2 in their last five. This fixture was particularly crucial for both teams as they aimed to secure better standings as the season wound down.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players unavailable for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this contest. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had West Virginia favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 142.5. The odds reflected confidence in the Mountaineers, who were priced at -198 for the money line, while UCF was listed at +164.

The game conditions were favorable, with the venue being Hope Coliseum, where West Virginia has historically performed well. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams fought for supremacy. Key moments in the game included a series of free throws made by Jasper Floyd and Honor Huff in the second half, which helped West Virginia maintain their lead. UCF struggled to keep pace, managing only 62 points against a determined Mountaineers defense.

Viewers were able to witness West Virginia's resilience and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively. The Mountaineers' strong performance solidified their dominance over UCF in recent meetings, showcasing their capability to perform under pressure and at home.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WVU -4.5	142.5 o -108 / u -112	UCF Knights +164 · West Virginia Mountaineers -198

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Leaders

PointsHonor Huff24West Virginia Mountaineers
AssistsHonor Huff4West Virginia Mountaineers
ReboundsTreysen Eaglestaff7West Virginia Mountaineers
PointsThemus Fulks16UCF Knights
AssistsThemus Fulks4UCF Knights
ReboundsJordan Burks9UCF Knights

Recent form

West Virginia Mountaineers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L164.4 scored · 65.6 allowed per game2-3 at home

L63-65at Kansas State WildcatsMar 4
W79-71vs BYU CougarsFeb 28
L84-91at Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 25
L54-60at TCU Horned FrogsFeb 21
L56-61vs Utah UtesFeb 19
W74-67at UCF KnightsFeb 14
L63-70vs Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 8
W59-54at Cincinnati BearcatsFeb 6
L53-63vs Baylor BearsJan 31
W59-54vs Kansas State WildcatsJan 28

UCF Knights

Last 10: 5-5Streak L280.3 scored · 82.5 allowed per game2-2 away

L104-111vs Oklahoma State CowboysMar 4
L86-87vs Baylor BearsMar 1
W97-84at BYU CougarsFeb 25
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

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	West Virginia Mountaineers
Field goals	24-63	24-53
Field goal %	38	45
Three-pointers	3-16	8-27
Three-point %	19	30
Free throws	11-18	21-25
Free throw %	61	84
Rebounds	41	33
Offensive rebounds	15	5
Defensive rebounds	26	28
Assists	8	14
Steals	6	6
Blocks	2	6
Turnovers	10	7
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	4	8
Fast-break points	4	10
Points in the paint	40	28
Fouls	18	18
Largest lead	1	17
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	1	97

How the scoring went

2nd Half38-44Chance Moore makes layup
2nd Half40-44Themus Fulks makes driving layup
2nd Half40-45Honor Huff makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half40-46Honor Huff makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half40-47Honor Huff makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half41-47Devan Cambridge makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-50Honor Huff makes 24-foot three point jumper (Amir Jenkins assists)
2nd Half41-52Chance Moore makes driving layup (Honor Huff assists)
2nd Half41-53Chance Moore makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half44-53Riley Kugel makes 26-foot three point jumper (Chris Johnson assists)
2nd Half44-55Honor Huff makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half44-54Honor Huff makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half44-56Honor Huff makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half44-59Brenen Lorient makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chance Moore assists)
2nd Half45-59Jamichael Stillwell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-59Riley Kugel makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-61Harlan Obioha makes layup (Honor Huff assists)
2nd Half48-61Jordan Burks makes layup (Themus Fulks assists)
2nd Half50-61Themus Fulks makes layup
2nd Half50-63Chance Moore makes driving layup (Brenen Lorient assists)
2nd Half51-63Jamichael Stillwell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-63Jamichael Stillwell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-64Brenen Lorient makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-65Brenen Lorient makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-67Brenen Lorient makes layup (Jasper Floyd assists)
2nd Half54-67Jordan Burks makes layup
2nd Half54-68Honor Huff makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-69Honor Huff makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-69Riley Kugel makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half56-71DJ Thomas makes 3-foot dunk (Brenen Lorient assists)
2nd Half58-71Kris Parker makes layup
2nd Half58-72Jasper Floyd makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-73Jasper Floyd makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-74Honor Huff makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-75Honor Huff makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-75Jordan Burks makes layup
2nd Half60-76Jasper Floyd makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-77Jasper Floyd makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-77Themus Fulks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-77Themus Fulks makes free throw 2 of 2