<![CDATA[Central Florida Future - Sports RSS]]> /se/central-florida-future-sports-rss-1.991145 en-us Sat, 11 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[Commentary: Spurlock thriving off the bench for Knights]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/commentary-spurlock-thriving-off-the-bench-for-knights-1.2697443 Steven Ryzewski

Tristan Spurlock said Tuesday everyone on the team is really starting to understand their role, himself especially. ...

]]>; Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2697443 Sports Steven Ryzewski Sports <![CDATA[Knights hold off Herd, win 67-60]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/knights-hold-off-herd-win-67-60-1.2697362 Ajeeta Khanna
Four players score in double digits to lead UCF past rival Marshall

Rebounds. That was the story as the Knights (18-6, 7-3) added another win to their record, defeating the rival Marshall Thundering Herd (14-10, 5-5), 67-60, on Wednesday night. ...

]]>; Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2697362 Sports Ajeeta Khanna Sports <![CDATA[Hustle points: News & Notes]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/hustle-points-news-notes-1.2697274 Steven Ryzewski

Athletics releases spring, summer important dates ...

]]>; Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2697274 Sports Steven Ryzewski Sports <![CDATA[UAB up next as Knights look to ‘Pack the House’]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/uab-up-next-as-knights-look-to-pack-the-house-1.2697269 Miranda Burgan

Seeking some redemption from a 61-54 loss in Birmingham, Ala., earlier in the season, the UCF Knights (10-12, 5-5) will host the UAB Blazers (16-5, ...

]]>; Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2697269 Sports UCF Knights (10-12, 5-5) will host the UAB Blazers (16-5, ...]]> Miranda Burgan Sports <![CDATA[Women’s sports at UCF excel despite being overshadowed]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/women-s-sports-at-ucf-excel-despite-being-overshadowed-1.2697266 Miranda Burgan

Does the name Michelle Akers ring a bell to any products of Generation Y? ...

]]>; Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2697266 Sports Miranda Burgan Sports <![CDATA[Players turned down contracts to play at UCF]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/players-turned-down-contracts-to-play-at-ucf-1.2697254 Andy Zunz

For three straight seasons, head coach Terry Rooney has pulled in three straight top-25 recruiting classes. ...

]]>; Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2697254 Sports Andy Zunz Sports <![CDATA[Memphis to join UCF, others and move to Big East in 2013]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/memphis-to-join-ucf-others-and-move-to-big-east-in-2013-1.2697131 Steven Ryzewski

After weeks of rumors and rumblings, particularly within the past few days, the Big East officially introduced Memphis a new member on Wednesday. ...

]]>; Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2697131 Sports Steven Ryzewski Sports <![CDATA[Knights to host Marshall in key game tonight ]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/knights-to-host-marshall-in-key-game-tonight-1.2697048 Ajeeta Khanna

Tonight's game marks another test for the Knights (17-6, 6-3) and a chance to get even with conference rival Marshall (14-9, 5-4). ...

]]>; Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2697048 Sports Ajeeta Khanna Sports <![CDATA[Knights’ 59-52 win over Mustangs sets stage for big week]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/knights-59-52-win-over-mustangs-sets-stage-for-big-week-1.2695129 Steven Ryzewski

A week from now, we'll know something. ...

]]>; Sun, 5 Feb 2012 1.2695129 Sports Steven Ryzewski Sports <![CDATA[Gevenia Carter brings drive-first mentality to the game]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/gevenia-carter-brings-drive-first-mentality-to-the-game-1.2695127 Miranda Burgan

Competition and excellence have been a part of Gevenia Carter's modus operandi since she stepped into the world. ...

]]>; Sun, 5 Feb 2012 1.2695127 Sports Gevenia Carter's modus operandi since she stepped into the world. ...]]> Miranda Burgan Sports <![CDATA[Year 2 of new bats to see continued adjustments]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/year-2-of-new-bats-to-see-continued-adjustments-1.2695124 Andy Zunz

The NCAA enforced its new standard for baseball bats last season. ...

]]>; Sun, 5 Feb 2012 1.2695124 Sports Andy Zunz Sports <![CDATA[Rally falls short at Memphis, Knights lose 65-57]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/rally-falls-short-at-memphis-knights-lose-65-57-1.2695022 Miranda Burgan
Women's hoops falls to .500 in league play

A nationally televised event and a potentially huge win were on the line when the UCF Knights women's basketball team (10-12, 5-5) entered the FedEx Forum in Memphis to take on the Memphis Tigers (17...

]]>; Sat, 4 Feb 2012 1.2695022 Sports UCF Knights women's basketball team (10-12, 5-5) entered the FedEx Forum in Memphis to take on the Memphis Tigers (17...]]> Miranda Burgan Sports <![CDATA[Trio elevates UCF past SMU, 59-52]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/trio-elevates-ucf-past-smu-59-52-1.2695020 Steven Ryzewski
Jordan, Sykes and Spurlock combine for 47 points

Things got interesting late, but the UCF Knights (17-6, 6-3) were able to pull away from SMU (10-13, 2-7) on the road Saturday afternoon, with a 59-52 victory over the Mustangs. ...

]]>; Sat, 4 Feb 2012 1.2695020 Sports UCF Knights (17-6, 6-3) were able to pull away from SMU (10-13, 2-7) on the road Saturday afternoon, with a 59-52 victory over the Mustangs. ...]]> Steven Ryzewski Sports <![CDATA[ UCF back on track with win over Tulsa]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/ucf-back-on-track-with-win-over-tulsa-1.2694547 Miranda Burgan
By: Miranda Burgan

Needing a big win to put an end to a two-game string of losses, UCF (10-11, 5-4) came up big over Tulsa (9-11, 4-5) with a 54-48 victory on their home court Thursday night. ...

]]>; Thu, 2 Feb 2012 1.2694547 Sports UCF (10-11, 5-4) came up big over Tulsa (9-11, 4-5) with a 54-48 victory on their home court Thursday night. ...]]> Miranda Burgan Sports <![CDATA[Lack of 'sexy names' shouldn't damper solid class]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/lack-of-sexy-names-shouldn-t-damper-solid-class-1.2693689 Andy Zunz
By: Andy Zunz

National Signing Day. ...

]]>; Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2693689 Sports Andy Zunz Sports <![CDATA[UCF to host Tulsa tonight, travel to Memphis on Saturday]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/ucf-to-host-tulsa-tonight-travel-to-memphis-on-saturday-1.2693519 Miranda Burgan

Back home and ready to return to its winning ways, UCF (9-11, 4-4) is set to host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (9-10, 4-4) tonight, a team that could pose more of a challenge than meets the eye. ...

]]>; Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2693519 Sports UCF (9-11, 4-4) is set to host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (9-10, 4-4) tonight, a team that could pose more of a challenge than meets the eye. ...]]> Miranda Burgan Sports <![CDATA[Alumnus races in Rolex 24 at Daytona ]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/alumnus-races-in-rolex-24-at-daytona-1.2693516 Andy Zunz

UCF alumnus Jon Miller had a busy weekend. Miller raced in two events at Daytona International Speedway over a span of three days. ...

]]>; Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2693516 Sports UCF alumnus Jon Miller had a busy weekend. Miller raced in two events at Daytona International Speedway over a span of three days. ...]]> Andy Zunz Sports <![CDATA[News and notes for Feb. 2]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/news-and-notes-for-feb-2-1.2693513 Steven Ryzewski

News and notes for Feb. 2. ...

]]>; Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2693513 Sports Steven Ryzewski Sports <![CDATA[Renovations continue at the Berg]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/renovations-continue-at-the-berg-1.2693511 Andy Zunz

As the UCF baseball team works to get better on the field in spring practice, construction workers are doing their part to improve the stadium. ...

]]>; Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2693511 Sports UCF baseball team works to get better on the field in spring practice, construction workers are doing their part to improve the stadium. ...]]> Andy Zunz Sports <![CDATA[Knights ink 2012 recruiting class during National Signing Day]]> http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/sports/knights-ink-2012-recruiting-class-during-national-signing-day-1.2693506 Steven Ryzewski and Andy Zunz

In some cases on Wednesday, the UCF Knights got their man. ...

]]>; Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2693506 Sports UCF Knights got their man. ...]]> Steven Ryzewski and Andy Zunz Sports