In a notable sporting event, the UCF men’s basketball team is set to face Tarleton State at 1 p.m. this Sunday inside the Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida. This game marks the second encounter between these teams, occurring almost two years after their last meeting when UCF defeated Tarleton State 75-49. Darius Johnson is the only current player from UCF who started in that previous game.
UCF enters the game with a solid record of 6-2, having secured consecutive victories against Milwaukee and Cal Baptist following their first two losses of the season. Key players include senior guard Darius Johnson, who averages 16.1 points per game, followed closely by fifth-year guard Jordan Ivy-Curry with 16 points and junior guard/forward Keyshawn Hall with 15.5 points.
Meanwhile, Tarleton State from the Western Athletic Conference comes in with a 3-7 record. Their standout player is sophomore guard Bubu Benjamin, who leads the team with an average of 17.6 points per game. Tarleton State recently clinched a victory over Dallas Christian and has faced prominent teams such as SMU, Florida State, Baylor, and Michigan.
As fans anticipate the game, it is important to know how to watch. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+, a subscription service. Austin Lyon will provide the play-by-play commentary, with BJ Taylor offering additional analysis.
The odds, as provided by FanDuel on December 7, favor UCF by 24.5 points, with an over/under set at 135.5 points. This matchup is seen as a prelude to UCF’s upcoming games before they begin their Big 12 Conference play.
The UCF basketball schedule for 2024 includes notable matchups against teams like Texas A&M, Purdue Fort Wayne, Florida Atlantic, and others, indicating a challenging season ahead.
This upcoming match between UCF and Tarleton State offers an exciting opportunity for basketball fans to witness competitive play between these two teams. With both teams having unique strengths and standout players, viewers can expect a captivating game. As the teams prepare, fans can tune into ESPN+ to catch every moment of the action.
Source: News-journalonline
