The UCF men’s basketball team is in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005, receiving the program’s first at-large berth. The Knights are the ninth seed in the East Regional and defeated eighth seeded VCU on Friday by a score of 73-58. UCF will now take on top overall seed Duke on Sunday, March 24. We have what you need to know below.
Game Information
Matchup: #9 UCF (24-8) vs. #1 Duke (30-5)
Date: Sunday, March 24
Time: 5:15 p.m. ET
Location: Columbia, S.C.
Venue: Colonial Life Arena
Where to Watch
UCF’s Second Round game in the NCAA Tournament will be broadcast on CBS with Jim Nantz, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and Tracy Wolfson on the call. You can also watch the game live online via March Madness Live.
How to Listen
Voice of the Knights Marc Daniels and former UCF guard Taylor Young will be on the call for Sunday evening's game on FM 96.9/AM 740 The Game. There is no audio streaming of this broadcast due to NCAA regulations.
The game between the Knights and the Blue Devils will also be available on various radio stations nationally via Westwood One. The broadcast, with Brandon Gaudin and former Georgetown coaching legend John Thompson II, will also be available online on westwoodonesports.com and on Sirius 136/XM 202.
Going to the Game
Fans making the trip to Columbia to watch the Knights in their first NCAA Tournament since 2005 will be heading to Colonial Life Arena. There is plenty to learn about the 18,000-seat arena before making the trip. Before heading to South Carolina check out the venue’s A-to-Z Guide.
Staying Updated
UCF fans can always stay updated on all the happenings of the basketball team by following on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. There is also always the opportunity to follow along play-by-play with Live Stats via NCAA.com.
Watch Parties
Can’t make the trip? Don’t worry, Knight Nation will be holding a number of watch parties across the country to watch UCF in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. For all the information on watch parties, Click Here.
Feature Stories
UCFKnights.com - Chad Brown Eager for NCAA Tourney as Senior
UCFKnights.com - Tacko Fall Wouldn't Change a Thing in Final Season
Sports Illustrated - For UCF 7'6" Star Tacko Fall, There's No Ceiling
Orlando Sentinel - UCF elated to earn first NCAA Tournament at-large bid in school history
Orlando Sentinel - UCF begins NCAA Tournament journey eager to make a statement
FiveThirtyEight.com - Tacko Fall is 7-Foot-6. And He's Breaking Basketball
UCFKnights.com - BJ Taylor Brings Hometown Pride to NCAA Tourney
Wednesday, March 20
At the Mic: Media Availability
Thursday, March 21
Story: Knights Prepped for Tourney
Friday, March 22
Quotes | Box Score (pdf) | Box Score (html)
Watch: Postgame Press Conference
Photo Gallery: UCF vs. VCU
Saturday, March 23
Photo Gallery
Press Conference Video
Watch: Ceasar at the Mic
Story: The Many Story Lines of Second Round
Press Conference Quotes
Second Round National Stories
SBNation - Zion Williamson vs. Tacko Fall is the NCAA Tournament matchup we deserve
ESPN.com - UCF's Fall: 'I won't allow' Zion to posterize me
NCAA.com - Zion Williamson vs. Tacko Fall: A look at Sunday’s must-watch NCAA tournament matchup
Sports Illustrated - Tacko Fall Is a Basketball Spectacle to Rival Zion Williamson. Now They Share the Same Stage
Sports Center - Tacko Fall can clog lane vs. Zion Williamson, Duke - Jay Bilas
Bleacher Report - Can 7'6" Tacko Fall Finally Be the Player Who Intimidates Zion Williamson?
Sporting News - March Madness 2019: Tacko vs. Zion is a heavyweight battle unlike any we've seen
Sunday, March 24
Photo Gallery: Shootaround
