Women's Hoops Concludes Road Trip at Arizona on Saturday Afternoon

TUCSON, Arizona - In the final contest of the Knights' furthest road trip of the 2025-26 campaign, the UCF women's basketball team will matchup with Arizona on Saturday Afternoon at McKale Memorial Center, with tipoff set for 4 p.m. EST.

The Black and Gold are still striving for their first Big 12 win after four competitive games to open the conference slate. UCF will be facing off against its second-consecutive first-year head coach after Wednesday's meeting with Arizona State's Molly Miller. Becky Burke and Arizona are fresh off an upset win over BYU, their first conference win of the season.

• Opponent: Arizona Wildcats
• Date: Saturday, January 10
• Location: Tucson, Arizona
• Venue: McKale Memorial Center
• Time: 4 p.m. EST
• On the Call: Chris Harris (PxP),  Joan Bonvicini (Analyst) and Mackenzie Hamilton (Sideline)

About the Wildcats

After a difficult three-game skid to open conference play, Arizona secured its first win of the season on Tuesday against BYU, 75-72, in Tucson. In front of 6,504, the Wildcats had five players score in double digits en route to the first Big 12 victory for first-year head coach Becky Burke. Arizona is led on the offensive end by Mickayla Perdue's 17.1 points per game, joining UCF's Leah Harmon among the top in the conference.

Harmon's Career Day
The best in a line of incredible performances to open her UCF account, Leah Harmon scored 38 points vs. Kansas on Jan. 4, a career high for the sophomore and the third most by a Knight in a single game since 1999. The total also marks the fifth most by a player in the Big 12 this season, the second most by a player in a Big 12 matchup, and is tied for the 12th most points by a player in the NCAA this season. The New Jersey native now ranks seventh in the Big 12 with 17.4 points per game and 68th in the nation in scoring average.

Non-Conference Rundown
The Knights posted an 8-3 record in head coach Sytia Messer's fourth non-conference slate with the Knights. The win marked Messer's 100th career win across seven seasons and two schools, joining the century club in a dominating 78-56 triumph over Morgan State. Messer has tallied eight or more non-conference wins in each season at UCF. The Black and Gold outscored their opponents 799-625 (+174), winning four contests by 20+ points, while all three defeats came by a combined 10 points.

Paint Production
UCF has been dominant in the paint through the season, outscoring its opposition 532-438 (+94) below the basket. The Knights have tallied two 52-point outings and five 40-plus-point performances in the paint, winning the matchup 9 of 15 contests. UCF's post players are averaging nearly 30 points a game, with Khyala Ngodu leading the charge with 10.0 points per game.

Everybody Eats
Before the season, coach Messer talked about her excitement about the depth of the squad, with all 14 players having the ability to make an impact. Through 15 games, that sentiment rings true, as the Knights currently rank fourth in the Big 12 and 65th in the NCAA with 24.7 points per game off the bench. Against South Carolina State on Nov. 24, UCF scored 49 points from the bench, tied for the third most bench points in a single game in program history. In non-conference action, the Black and Gold's bench outscored their opponents bench 371-247 (+124), reaching 20-plus in nine contests and 30-plus in five games.

SINGLE GAME AND SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW

UCF women's basketball single-match and season tickets are on sale now. Be sure to catch all the action at Addition Financial Arena. Tickets can be purchased online at ucfknights.com/tickets or by calling the ticket office at (407) 823-1000.

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