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UCF Knights Seek 11th Straight Win vs. Kansas
3 Jan
Summary
- UCF aims for 11th consecutive win, matching a program record.
- Kansas' Darryn Peterson returns after a lengthy absence.
- This game marks UCF's first basketball broadcast on Peacock.
The UCF Knights are aiming for their 11th consecutive victory as they host the Kansas Jayhawks for their Big 12 opener on Saturday, January 3, 2026. This potential win would bring the Knights close to the program's longest Division I winning streak. The game is significant not only for its competitive stakes but also as it marks the first time a UCF Knights basketball game will be broadcast on Peacock, part of a new deal between NBCUniversal and the Big 12 Conference.
Kansas is set to welcome back freshman Darryn Peterson, a unanimous preseason All-Big 12 selection, who has been sidelined since December 13. However, the Jayhawks will be without guard Will Thengvall, who has been ruled out. UCF also faces some lineup uncertainties, with freshman Tanner Jones already out and center Elijah Hulsewe listed as questionable, with an update expected 90 minutes before tip-off.
The Knights enter the matchup with an impressive 11-1 record, their best start in years. A win would extend their home winning streak to eight games, tying for the third-longest in the arena's history and second-longest during coach Johnny Dawkins' tenure. The historical series favors Kansas, which leads 3-1, but UCF's current form presents a strong challenge.
