BYU Basketball: Knights Clash Awaits Cougars After Upset Victory
PROVO, Utah – BYU basketball looks to build on a monumental victory as they prepare to face UCF on Tuesday night. Following a thrilling upset against No. 4 Iowa State, the No. 19 Cougars aim to stack up more wins in Big 12 play.
BYU vs. UCF: Key Details
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Tip-off: 9 p.m. (MST)
- TV: ESPN2
- Radio: KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM, 1160 AM)
BYU enters the matchup with a 20-7 overall record and an 8-6 mark in the Big 12 Conference. UCF mirrors BYU’s conference record at 8-6, placing both teams tied for sixth in the Big 12 standings. This game is crucial for both teams as they battle for positioning in the conference tournament.
Availability Report: Key Players in Question
The availability of UCF’s leading scorer, Riley Kugel, is currently questionable. Kugel missed the game against Utah due to an injury sustained against TCU. He’s averaging 14 points per game for the Knights and his presence is vital to their offense. You can find more information about Kugel’s performance here.
For BYU, the availability report remains similar to the games against Arizona and Iowa State. Reserve forward Khadim Mboup, who was seen limping late in the Iowa State victory, is expected to play. Head coach Kevin Young stated Mboup would “have to saw his leg off” to miss the game, highlighting his importance to the team. Mboup contributed 10 rebounds and 5 points in the previous outing.
Looking Ahead
BYU’s recent success, including the significant win over Iowa State, has propelled them up in the national rankings. This victory marked their first Quad 1A win of the season, boosting their NCAA Tournament resume. The team is focused on maintaining this momentum as they navigate the challenging Big 12 schedule.
Stay tuned to KSL Sports for continued coverage of BYU basketball, including the Cougar Tracks Podcast and updates from Mitch Harper on X (@Mitch_Harper) and Instagram (@Mitch_Harper).
More BYU Basketball News:
- BYU’s freshman star continues to pile up the honors.
- BYU is moving back up in the national rankings.
- BYU earned a resume boosting win, it’s first Quad 1A victory of the season.
