OVIEDO, Fla. (Interstat) — UCF defeated Kansas 81-75 in a Big 12 Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at CFE Arena. The Knights improved to 12-1 overall, while the Jayhawks fell to 10-4.

UCF led 44-41 at halftime and maintained its advantage throughout the second half. Riley Kugel led the Knights with 19 points. Darryn Peterson scored a game-high 26 points for Kansas in the loss.

UCF capitalized on a more efficient offensive performance and committed only six turnovers. Kansas struggled from the field, shooting 43.1%, and managed just three assists. Attendance was 8,808.