NEWSLETTER
The UCF Knights (7-5) hope to break a three-game home losing streak when they host the Arizona Wildcats (10-5) on January 4, 2025.
In its most recent game, UCF lost to West Virginia on Wednesday, 80-58. Its leading scorer was Khyala Ngodu with 14 points. In its previous game, Arizona fell to Utah on Tuesday, 69-48. Lauryn Swann scored a team-high 22 points (and chipped in one assist and zero boards).
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When is UCF vs. Arizona and when does it start?
This matchup between the Knights and Wildcats is scheduled to tip off on Saturday, January 4, 2025. You can expect the opening tip at 2:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch UCF vs. Arizona
The Knights and Wildcats will hit the hardwood at Addition Financial Arena for this matchup on January 4, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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UCF Knights vs. Arizona Wildcats Game Preview
UCF Stats, Odds & Insights
UCF has a +47 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.9 points per game. It is putting up 70.7 points per game to rank 105th in college basketball and is giving up 66.8 per outing to rank 250th in college basketball.
The 70.7 points the Knights average are 10.9 more than the Wildcats give up.
UCF hits 3.6 three-pointers per game (344th in college basketball) while shooting 30.3% from deep (207th in college basketball). It is making 4.8 fewer threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 8.4 per game while shooting 32.5%.
Arizona Stats, Odds & Insights
Arizona has a +155 scoring differential, topping opponents by 10.3 points per game. It is putting up 70.1 points per game, 116th in college basketball, and is allowing 59.8 per contest to rank 103rd in college basketball.
The Wildcats average 70.1 points, just 3.3 more than the 66.8 the Knights give up.
Arizona makes 5.3 three-pointers per game (261st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.7. It shoots 30.7% from deep, and its opponents shoot 29.3%.
In 2024-25 the Wildcats are scoring 1.8 more points per game at home (72.1) than on the road (70.3).
Arizona has played worse offensively over its last 10 games, generating 69.3 points per contest, 0.8 fewer points its than season average of 70.1.
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Knights Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlin Peterson | 9 | 21.3 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| Hannah Gusters | 11 | 15.5 | 8.1 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Emely Rodriguez | 12 | 11.6 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Achol Akot | 11 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Khyala Ngodu | 12 | 6.3 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Wildcats Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breya Cunningham | 14 | 12.8 | 6.9 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Jada Williams | 14 | 11.5 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| Skylar Jones | 14 | 9.8 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Paulina Paris | 15 | 9.3 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| Lauryn Swann | 14 | 8.2 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.3 |
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