Florida vs. UCF: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The UCF Knights (18-14) play the Florida Gators (16-16) at Exactech Arena on March 15, 2023.
On Thursday, in its most recent game, Florida fell to Mississippi State 69-68 in OT. With 14 points, Riley Kugel was its leading scorer. UCF dropped its previous game to Memphis, 81-76, on Friday. C.J. Kelly led the way with 28 points, plus seven boards and three assists.
When is Florida vs. UCF and when does it start?
This matchup between the Gators and Knights will take place on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Florida vs. UCF
The Gators and Knights will take to the court at Exactech Arena for this matchup on March 15, and if you’d like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN2.
Florida Gators vs. UCF Knights Game Preview
Florida Stats, Odds & Insights
Florida has a +105 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.2 points per game. It is putting up 71.9 points per game to rank 180th in college basketball and is allowing 68.7 per contest to rank 139th in college basketball.
The Gators score 5.9 more points than the Knights concede (66.0).
Florida makes 6.8 three-pointers per game (248th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.8. It shoots 31.9% from deep while its opponents hit 31.4% from long range.
The Gators put up 77.1 points per game in home games, compared to 64.9 points per game in away games, a difference of 12.2 points per contest.
Florida has been putting up 73.0 points per contest in its last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little higher than the 71.9 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
UCF Stats, Odds & Insights
UCF is outscoring opponents by 6.2 points per game, with a +200 scoring differential overall. It puts up 72.2 points per game (166th in college basketball) and allows 66.0 per outing (59th in college basketball).
The Knights’ 72.2 points per game are only 3.5 more than the Gators concede.
UCF connects on 2.2 more threes per game than the opposition, 8.9 (47th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.7.
In 2022-23 the Knights are averaging 10.8 more points per game at home (77.2) than away (66.4).
Over its last 10 games, UCF is averaging 73.6 points per contest, 1.4 more than its season average (72.2).
Gators Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Castleton | 26 | 16.0 | 7.7 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 0.1 |
| Will Richard | 31 | 10.6 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Riley Kugel | 31 | 9.8 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Kyle Lofton | 30 | 8.9 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| Kowacie Reeves | 30 | 8.7 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
Knights Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | 32 | 15.3 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| C.J. Kelly | 32 | 13.2 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.0 |
| Ithiel Horton | 32 | 12.4 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
| Darius Johnson | 23 | 10.3 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Brandon Suggs | 30 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
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