Preview: Arizona State Sun Devils at UCF Knights OVIEDO, Fla. (Interstat) — A surging UCF squad looks to continue its strong Big 12 campaign when it hosts an Arizona State team seeking consistency on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at CFE Arena. The Knights (15-4) enter with a formidable conference record, fresh off a 95-86 road victory at Colorado last Saturday. Guard Themus Fulks has been instrumental, averaging 19 points and 8 assists in that win and posting a 30-point effort in a narrow loss to Arizona earlier this month. His playmaking will be central against an Arizona State defense that has struggled at times. The Sun Devils (11-9) are coming off their most impressive performance of the season, an 82-68 home win over Cincinnati. That victory snapped a three-game skid and was fueled by a career-high 33 points and 8 assists from dynamic guard Maurice Odum. Odum has been a bright spot, scoring 21 or more points in four of his last seven games, but Arizona State’s results have been volatile, including lopsided road losses at Houston and BYU. This matchup pits UCF’s stability against Arizona State’s explosive potential. The Knights have protected their home court effectively this season and boast a significant edge in record. However, the Sun Devils have shown they can compete with high-level opponents, as seen in close losses to Arizona and a win over Kansas State. A key battle will be in the backcourt between Fulks and Odum, two guards capable of controlling the game’s tempo and creating for their teams. Whichever player can dictate play will likely put his team in position for a critical conference win. For UCF, a victory would solidify its standing in the upper tier of the Big 12. For Arizona State, a road win against a top conference opponent would provide a major resume boost and signal a turn toward the consistency that has eluded them so far. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast on the Big 12 conference television network.