{"id":156014,"date":"2026-02-15T01:26:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T01:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/156014\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T01:26:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T01:26:19","slug":"ucf-vs-west-virginia-college-basketball-orlando-sentinel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/156014\/","title":{"rendered":"UCF vs West Virginia College Basketball \u2013 Orlando Sentinel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF guard Riley Kugel (middle) drives through West Virginia defenders...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2228_625ea0.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF guard Riley Kugel (middle) drives through West Virginia defenders Amir Jenkins (left) and Morris Ugusuk (right) during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The UCF band cheeers during the West Virginia at UCF...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2162_2d1e6b.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2162_2d1e6b.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The UCF band cheeers during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The UCF mascot gets flowers on Valentines Day during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2171_70b29a.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2171_70b29a.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The UCF mascot gets flowers on Valentines Day during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF forward Devan Cambridge (35) drives past West Virginia center...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2240_6a1f71.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2240_6a1f71.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF forward Devan Cambridge (35) drives past West Virginia center Harian Obioha (55) during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF center John Bol (7) blocks a shot by West...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2196_9e69eb.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2196_9e69eb.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF center John Bol (7) blocks a shot by West Virginia guard Treysen Eaglestaff (52) during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF forward Jordan Burks (middle) powers through West Virginia defenders...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2206_cb876f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2206_cb876f.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF forward Jordan Burks (middle) powers through West Virginia defenders Treysen Eaglestaff (52) and Chance Moore (13) during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF guard Themus Fulks (middle) drives through West Virginia defenders...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2197_51ff8d.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2197_51ff8d.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF guard Themus Fulks (middle) drives through West Virginia defenders Brenen Lorient (0) and Treysen Eaglestaff (52) during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"West Virginia Chance Moore (13) slam dunks over UCF center...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2260_d1cfbb.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2260_d1cfbb.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>West Virginia Chance Moore (13) slam dunks over UCF center John Bol (right) and UCF guard Riley Kugel (2) during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF coach Johnny Dawkins yells during the West Virginia at...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2190_7da1bd.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2190_7da1bd.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF coach Johnny Dawkins yells during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF guard Chris Johnson (22) grabs a rebound over West...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2248_8af612.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2248_8af612.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF guard Chris Johnson (22) grabs a rebound over West Virginia forward DJ Thomas (5) during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF players gather during the West Virginia at UCF college...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2168_4e2f88.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2168_4e2f88.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF players gather during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"West Virginia coach Ross Hodge is pictured during the West...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2172_b9fbfd.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2172_b9fbfd.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>West Virginia coach Ross Hodge is pictured during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF guard Themus Fulks (right) works past West Virginia guard...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2181_477575.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2181_477575.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF guard Themus Fulks (right) works past West Virginia guard Jasper Floyd (left) during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF center John Bol (7) looks to pass during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2188_40b7dd.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2188_40b7dd.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF center John Bol (7) looks to pass during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"West Virginia center Harian Obioha (55) loses the ball to...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2193_6cf0a1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2193_6cf0a1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>West Virginia center Harian Obioha (55) loses the ball to several UCF defenders during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF guard Riley Kugel (2) works between West Virginia defenders...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2203_f24263.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2203_f24263.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF guard Riley Kugel (2) works between West Virginia defenders Honor Huff (3) and Jasper Floyd (right) during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF guard Chris Johnson (22) shoots past West Virginia guard...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2210_6d3bac.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2210_6d3bac.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF guard Chris Johnson (22) shoots past West Virginia guard Chance Moore (13) during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF coach Johnny Dawkins signals during the West Virginia at...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2215_8efb0b.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2215_8efb0b.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF coach Johnny Dawkins signals during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF center Jeremy Foumena (0) shoots over West Virginia guard...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2219_7fe7fc.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2219_7fe7fc.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF center Jeremy Foumena (0) shoots over West Virginia guard Chance Moore (13) during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF center Jeremy Foumena (0) battles West Virginia guard Chance...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2225_ae9440.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2225_ae9440.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF center Jeremy Foumena (0) battles West Virginia guard Chance Moore (right) for a rebound during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF guard Chris Johnson scores during the West Virginia at...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2235_0cf166.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2235_0cf166.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF guard Chris Johnson scores during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF cheerleaders cheer during the West Virginia at UCF college...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2262_42c095.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2262_42c095.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF cheerleaders cheer during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF center John Bol (right) scores past West Virginia center...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2253_961aa9.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2253_961aa9.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF center John Bol (right) scores past West Virginia center Harian Obioha (55) during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF athletic director Terry Mohajir applauds during the West Virginia...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2164_91b980.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2164_91b980.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF athletic director Terry Mohajir applauds during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCF mascot Knightro cheers during the West Virginia at UCF...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2270_11f759.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TOS-L-UCFWestVirginiaBasketball2270_11f759.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCF mascot Knightro cheers during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 25<\/p>\n<p>UCF guard Riley Kugel (middle) drives through West Virginia defenders Amir Jenkins (left) and Morris Ugusuk (right) during the West Virginia at UCF college basketball game in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Stephen M. 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