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Big 12 opponents meet when the Cincinnati Bearcats (11-12, 3-7 Big 12) host the UCF Knights (17-5, 6-4 Big 12) at Fifth Third Arena, starting at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
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How to Watch Cincinnati vs. UCF
- Game day: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Game time: 2 p.m. ET
- TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Cincinnati 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 41.7 | 330 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 41.4 | 52 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.6 | 70 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.7 | 211 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.0 | 266 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.7 | 77 |
UCF 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.6 | 57 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.6 | 276 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.2 | 86 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 28.7 | 57 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.3 | 200 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.0 | 202 |
Cincinnati vs. UCF Stat Insights
Points
- The Bearcats score 6.5 fewer points than the Knights allow (77.2).
- Cincinnati is 5-0 when tallying more than 77.2 points.
- When UCF concedes less than 70.7 points, it is 5-0.
- The Knights post 15.9 more points per game (82.9) than the Bearcats concede (67.0).
- UCF is 17-3 when posting over 67.0 points.
- Cincinnati has an 11-11 record when allowing less than 82.9 points.
- The Bearcats have outscored opponents by 85 points this season (3.7 per game), and the Knights have scored 125 more than their opponents (5.7 per game).
Shooting
- The Bearcats shoot 41.7% from the field, 3.9% lower than the Knights allow defensively.
- Cincinnati is 6-1 when shooting higher than 45.6% from the field.
- The Knights make 47.6% of their shots from the field, 6.2% higher than the Bearcats' defensive field-goal percentage.
- UCF is 16-1 when shooting higher than 41.4% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Bearcats average 34.6 rebounds, 0.4 more than the Knights' average.
- Cincinnati is 8-5 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. UCF is 0-5 when it falls short on the boards.
- The Bearcats collect 9.7 offensive rebounds per game, 1.3 fewer than the Knights.
- The Knights are 12-2 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Bearcats are 6-4 when they fall short there.
- On the boards, Cincinnati is +2.9 rebounds per game, and UCF is +5.5.
Cincinnati Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/11/2026 | Kansas State | Away |
| 2/15/2026 | Utah | Home |
| 2/21/2026 | Kansas | Away |
UCF Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/14/2026 | West Virginia | Home |
| 2/17/2026 | TCU | Home |
| 2/21/2026 | Utah | Away |