Who's Stepping Up?
Prior to Kansas State, the Knights played eight consecutive games against Big 12 teams ranked among the top half of the conference according to NET. In that time, established starters Leah Harmon (out since 1/24) and Khyala Ngodu (missed two games) have left room for other Knights to step up. Since Iowa State on Jan. 31, the Knights have displayed six different lineups. In that span (eight games), the Black and Gold have had six different leading scorers, with Bracey (7.8 ppg), Ayson (10 ppg), Cox (9.1 ppg), and Chandler-Roberts (11.1 ppg) stepping up.
The More You Mo
Sophomore Mahogany Chandler-Roberts has risen to the occasion in Big 12 play, averaging 9.2 points across UCF's 16 games, producing a consistent stretch over the last 17 with 10 double-digit scoring performances. She is one of 30 players to have seven or more double-digit scoring games in Big 12 play this season. At Cincinnati, Chandler-Roberts paced the Knights with a career-high 19 points on eight field goals.
Mission Accomplished
In the program's fourth annual Space Game, the 'Nauts upset Colorado 74-68 in Orlando, proving everything is better in space. Summer Yancy set a career-high with 25 points, six field goals, and a game-leading five three-pointers. Mahogany Chandler-Roberts produced her fifth game with 10 more points this season and her fourth in the last six Big 12 contests. The win was also in large part due to a season-best 25 points in the second quarter, outscoring the Buffs 25-10 behind a 20-2 run over a seven-minute stretch.
Career Night for Cox
Making her first start in Black and Gold, sophomore Kayanna Cox continued her strong form with expanded minutes, tallying a career-high 22 points (previous high of 13 set against No. 12 Baylor on Feb. 15) on a career-high five three-pointers and eight field goals. The performance marked just her third career game with double digits and first with 20 or more points. Over UCF's last seven games, Cox is averaging 9.1 points per game. Cox is one of just two Knights this season to score 20-plus points, five or more made three's, five or more rebounds, and three or more blocks, alongside Summer Yancy (Colorado, Jan. 18). The pair are two of just 14 in the Big 12 to have accomplished a game like that this season.
ABOUT UCF ATHLETICS
UCF is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. Our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically, and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the University. We strive to be Florida's preeminent athletic program, representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as "Orlando's Hometown Team". To learn more about UCF and Athletics, please visit our websites at www.ucf.edu and www.ucfknights.com.
