Jan. 10, 2010
By Doug Richards
UCFAthletics.com
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - After a big win over Rice Saturday, UCF is now 1-0 in Conference USA play. The Knights' two league games this week - one at home and one away - will certainly be a challenge for head coach Kirk Speraw's squad.
The tough week begins Wednesday when the team hosts Marshall. The Thundering Herd are 13-2 overall and 2-0 in conference games. On Saturday, Marshall posted an 83-65 victory over host East Carolina. The Herd have won four-straight contests and feature the nation's premier shot blocker in Hassan Whiteside. The freshman has totaled 77 blocks in 15 contests.
After facing Marshall, UCF will meet Tulsa in Oklahoma Saturday evening. The Golden Hurricane are 12-3 on the year, and off to a 2-0 start in C-USA action. At home, Tulsa is 11-0.
When the Knights host Marshall, the world-famous Blue Man Group will perform at halftime. Tip-off at the UCF Arena is slated for 8 p.m.
The "Pick Your Starting Five" ticket plan, which allows fans to select lower bowl tickets to five games of their choice for as little as $45, is still available by calling (407) UCF-1000.
For the latest news on the Knights, log on to UCFAthletics.com - the official site for UCF varsity sports. The site, which also contains ticket and Golden Knights Club donor information, is also the home of UCF's new online apparel store. Also visit UCFPhotos.com, the exclusive fan source for UCF action sports pictures.
Notes: The second installment of the Kirk Speraw Radio Show from the Smokey Bones in Waterford Lakes is set for Monday at 7 p.m. UCF fans are invited to attend the show, which airs live on the UCF-ISP Sports Network and 740 The Game in Orlando... Prior to the Marshall game, the first 3,000 students to enter the arena will receive this season's Knightmare t-shirt.