West Virginia Mountaineers Defeat UCF Knights 74-67
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Addition Financial Arena
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Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs UCF Knights?
West Virginia Mountaineers beat UCF Knights 74-67 at Addition Financial Arena on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in West Virginia Mountaineers vs UCF Knights?
UCF Knights were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the West Virginia Mountaineers defeated the UCF Knights 74-67 at the Addition Financial Arena. This victory marks West Virginia's second consecutive win against UCF, having previously triumphed over them 72-65 in their last meeting on March 8, 2025. The Mountaineers improved their season record to 17-9, while UCF fell to 17-8.
Both teams entered the game with varying recent forms. UCF had a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games, with a scoring average of 75.4 points per game but allowing 81.6 points. Their recent performance included two consecutive losses, the most recent being a 92-72 defeat against the Cincinnati Bearcats. In contrast, West Virginia had a better record of 6-4 over the same span, averaging 63.0 points scored and 66.5 points allowed per game. They were coming off a loss to Texas Tech, which ended a brief winning streak.
At home, UCF had a record of 3-1 in their last four games, while West Virginia's away record stood at 2-2. The Knights had been struggling defensively, allowing an average of 82.6 points in their last five games, which may have contributed to their recent defeats.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details regarding player availability for either team, but any absence of key players could have impacted the game dynamics. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had UCF favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 140.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, with UCF's moneyline at -162 and West Virginia's at +136.
The game conditions were typical for a mid-February evening, with no specific weather factors reported that could have influenced play. As the match unfolded, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted the competitive nature of the contest. Themus Fulks made a crucial layup to extend West Virginia's lead to 69-64 in the second half, followed by free throws from both Fulks and Jasper Floyd that further solidified their advantage.
As the game progressed, UCF struggled to close the gap, with Chris Johnson's layup bringing the score to 70-67, but West Virginia maintained composure, ultimately sealing the game with free throws from Honor Huff and Treysen Eaglestaff. The Knights' inability to stop the Mountaineers in critical moments proved decisive, as they were unable to capitalize on their scoring opportunities.
This fixture showcased the resilience of West Virginia, who managed to secure the win despite their recent form, while UCF will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UCF -3.5 | 140.5 o -110 / u -110 | West Virginia Mountaineers +136 · UCF Knights -162 |
Leaders
- PointsThemus Fulks19UCF Knights
- AssistsThemus Fulks7UCF Knights
- ReboundsJordan Burks8UCF Knights
- PointsHonor Huff21West Virginia Mountaineers
- AssistsJasper Floyd3West Virginia Mountaineers
- ReboundsBrenen Lorient8West Virginia Mountaineers
Recent form
UCF Knights
Last 10: 5-5Streak L275.4 scored · 81.6 allowed per game3-1 at home
- 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
- W82-73at Kansas State WildcatsJan 15
- W73-72vs Cincinnati BearcatsJan 11
- L76-87at Oklahoma State CowboysJan 7
West Virginia Mountaineers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L163 scored · 66.5 allowed per game2-2 away
- L63-70vs Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 8
- W59-54at Cincinnati BearcatsFeb 6
- L53-63vs Baylor BearsJan 31
- W59-54vs Kansas State WildcatsJan 28
- L53-88at Arizona WildcatsJan 24
- W75-63at Arizona State Sun DevilsJan 22
- W72-61vs Colorado BuffaloesJan 17
- L48-77at Houston CougarsJan 14
- W86-75vs Kansas JayhawksJan 10
- W62-60vs Cincinnati BearcatsJan 7
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 | West Virginia Mountaineers | UCF Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-60 | 24-57 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 6-23 | 6-18 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 33 |
| Free throws | 16-19 | 13-16 |
| Free throw % | 84 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 22 |
| Assists | 9 | 12 |
| Steals | 9 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 32 |
| Fouls | 15 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 14 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 22 | 62 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-45Devan Cambridge makes layup
- 2nd Half35-46Devan Cambridge makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half37-46Chance Moore makes layup (Amir Jenkins assists)
- 2nd Half37-49Themus Fulks makes 26-foot three point jumper (Devan Cambridge assists)
- 2nd Half37-51Themus Fulks makes layup
- 2nd Half38-51DJ Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-52Themus Fulks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-52Brenen Lorient makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half42-52Brenen Lorient makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-52Honor Huff makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half46-52Honor Huff makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half46-54Devan Cambridge makes layup
- 2nd Half48-54Brenen Lorient makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half49-54Brenen Lorient makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half51-54Brenen Lorient makes layup
- 2nd Half52-54Treysen Eaglestaff makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-54Treysen Eaglestaff makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-56Themus Fulks makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half56-56Jasper Floyd makes 28-foot three point jumper (Treysen Eaglestaff assists)
- 2nd Half56-58Themus Fulks makes 14-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half56-59John Bol makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-59Honor Huff makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half58-59Honor Huff makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half59-59Honor Huff makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half59-60Chris Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-61Themus Fulks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-62Themus Fulks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-62Honor Huff makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-62Honor Huff makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-62Honor Huff makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-62Jasper Floyd makes 26-foot three point jumper (Brenen Lorient assists)
- 2nd Half69-62Honor Huff makes 29-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half69-64Themus Fulks makes layup
- 2nd Half69-65Themus Fulks makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-65Jasper Floyd makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-67Chris Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half71-67Honor Huff makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-67Honor Huff makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-67Treysen Eaglestaff makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-67Treysen Eaglestaff makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours UCF Knights, below favours West Virginia Mountaineers.
Venue
- Addition Financial ArenaOrlando, FL
- Attendance8081
- OfficialsJustin Shamion, Tyler Kumpf, James Ford
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