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Burks, UCF start fast in 82-71 win over TCU to end Knights' three-game losing streak

Jordan Burks scored 16 of his 23 points before halftime and Themus Fulks scored 14 points and UCF ended a pair of streaks by beating TCU 82-71

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Themus Fulks - Dishes out seven Fulks had 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 82-71 victory over TCU.

Impact Fulks dished out seven assists for the second-consecutive outing while adding 14 points, a block and two steals in the win. It was the seventh time through 13 conference games that the senior playmaker has dropped at least seven dimes and the sixth time he's done so while also reaching double figures in the scoring column. During those games against Big 12 foes, Fulks is averaging 13.6 points and 6.5 assists across 33.3 minutes.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Burks - Scores 23 to help snap losing skid Burks produced 23 points (8-19 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 82-71 win over TCU.

Impact Burks let it rip from deep, connecting on 5-of-12 from downtown en route to a team-leading 23 points as the Knights snapped a three-game skid. The junior forward, who also added seven boards, a block and a steal, matched a season high with the point total and has now topped 20 on three occasions this season. Following a slow start to the Big 12 slate that saw him average just 8.0 points on 32.1-percent shooting from the field through the first four conference games, Burks has seen his scoring rise to 14.1 points while shooting 44.7-percent from the floor and 39.1-percent from deep over the last nine while also adding 4.8 boards and 1.4 steals.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carmelo Pacheco - Doesn't play Tuesday Pacheco (concussion) didn't play in Tuesday's 82-71 win over TCU.

Impact Pacheco participated in warmups, but ultimately, he didn't see action. His next chance to play will come Saturday at Utah.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamichael Stillwell - Starting vs. TCU Stillwell (undisclosed) will start against TCU on Tuesday.

Impact Stillwell will get the start for the Knights after being listed as questionable prior to tip-off. The forward averages 12.4 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamichael Stillwell - Partaking in warmups Stillwell (undisclosed) is in uniform and participating in pregame warmups ahead of Tuesday's game against TCU, Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel & Tribune reports.

Impact Stillwell is considered a game-time call for the contest, but his participation in warmups is an encouraging sign for his availability. Stillwell is averaging 12.4 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carmelo Pacheco - Partaking in warmups Pacheco (undisclosed) is participating in warmups for UCF ahead of Tuesday night's showdown with TCU, per Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact Pacheco was deemed a game-time call, but the junior guard is trending towards playing given his participation in warmups. He's missed just one game this season, and averages 5.0 points and 1.4 rebounds off the bench.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carmelo Pacheco - Game-time call Tuesday Pacheco (undisclosed) has been labeled a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against TCU.

Impact Pacheco was termed questionable on UCF's initial injury report, and his availability won't be determined until close to tipoff. Pacheco hasn't scored in double figures since Nov. 17, but he's averaging 16.3 minutes per game this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamichael Stillwell - Game-time call vs. Horned Frogs Stillwell (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Central Florida's tilt with TCU on Tuesday,

Impact Stillwell was deemed questionable for the Knights after missing the Feb. 14 loss to West Virginia, and the updated game-day report doesn't bring any clarity about the forward's status. He'll likely be a true game-time call, with a decision about his availability being made just before tip-off. Stillwell averages 12.4 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carmelo Pacheco - Tabbed questionable Pacheco is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against TCU due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Pacheco's availability is up in the air for Tuesday's contest, though the reason for his appearance on the injury report is uncertain. Pacheco has been a consistent bench contributor for the Knights, averaging 5.0 points and 1.4 rebounds across 16.3 minutes per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamichael Stillwell - Questionable to play Tuesday Stillwell (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's game against TCU.

Impact Stillwell has started in all but one of his 22 appearances this season, so his absence will be a significant one for the Knights if he ends up being ruled out again. Stillwell is averaging 12.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Devan Cambridge - Cleared to face TCU Cambridge (concussion) is available for Tuesday's game against TCU.

Impact Cambridge entered concussion protocols Saturday after taking a hard fall, but he's been given the green light to suit up Tuesday night. Since the start of January, Cambridge is averaging 5.8 points and 3.5 rebounds across 18.6 minutes per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

UCF men's basketball schedule: Who Knights face week of Feb. 16-21 The UCF Knights are rolling through their schedule as March Madness approaches.

4 DAYS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

TCU plays UCF for conference showdown

The UCF Knights will take on conference opponent TCU

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Devan Cambridge - Injured against WVU Cambridge began undergoing concussion protocol after suffering an injury during Saturday's 74-67 loss against West Virginia, according to Matt Murschel of OrlandoSentinel.com.

Impact Cambridge took a hard fall late in the game's second half, the overall sequence explaining why he left the matchup and immediately entered concussion protocol. He logged five points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 24 minutes against West Virginia. It is unknown how damaging Cambridge's injury is going into Tuesday's game against TCU.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Dawkins: UCF basketball 'didn't execute' late vs. West Virginia The UCF Knights held a 14-point lead with about 11 minutes to go, but lost at home to West Virginia.

5 DAYS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Initial Thoughts Following West Virginia's Come-From-Behind Win Over UCF West Virginia got back in the win column on Saturday night, taking down the UCF Knights for their 16th win of the season and their seventh o...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Huff scores 21 in West Virginia's 74-67 comeback win over UCF

Honor Huff scored 21 points as West Virginia mounted a comeback from a 14-point second half deficit to beat UCF 74-67 on Saturday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jamichael Stillwell - Doesn't play Saturday Stillwell (undisclosed) didn't play in UCF's 74-67 loss to West Virginia on Saturday.

Impact Stillwell missed a game for just the second times this season, as he's currently dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-8 forward is averaging 12.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals across 22 games and will look to make his return during Tuesday's game versus TCU.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamichael Stillwell - Not starting Saturday Stillwell (undisclosed) isn't listed in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against West Virginia.

Impact Stillwell was considered a game-time decision due to an unknown injury, and his absence from the starting lineup makes his availability uncertain. Per Chris Boyle of the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Stillwell is uniform and went through warmups. The standout senior has started in all but one of his appearances this season, averaging 12.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals across 27.9 minutes per game. Devan Cambridge will start in his place.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamichael Stillwell - Game-time decision Saturday Stillwell (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup versus West Virginia.

Impact Stillwell is in danger of missing his first game of the campaign due to an undisclosed injury. His absence would be a big loss for Central Florida, as the 6-foot-8 forward is currently averaging 12.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals across 21 games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamichael Stillwell - Status in question Saturday Stillwell (undisclosed) is questionable for UCF's game against West Virginia on Saturday.

Impact Stillwell has started every game for which he's been available and has missed just one contest this season, a Jan. 20 loss to Iowa State. The forward averages 12.4 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists this season; he'd be a big loss for the Knights.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

UCF hosts Lorient and West Virginia

West Virginia takes on the UCF Knights after Brenen Lorient scored 21 points in the Mountaineers' 70-63 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

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FEBRUARY 9 • FOX SPORTS

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Chris Johnson - Provides spark off bench Johnson registered 16 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one block in 25 minutes during Sunday's 92-72 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Johnson put together one of his best performances off the bench this season, topping 15 points for the second time while setting a new season high with six assists. It was just the third time he's reached double figures and the first time he's dished out more than two helpers in 11 conference games.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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Burks, UCF start fast in 82-71 win over TCU to end Knights' three-game losing streak

TCU plays UCF for conference showdown

Huff scores 21 in West Virginia's 74-67 comeback win over UCF

UCF hosts Lorient and West Virginia

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Arizona Holds, Houston Jumps to No. 3, Kentucky Returns