OVIEDO, Fla. (Interstat) — Summer Yancy scored 25 points to lead UCF to a 74-68 comeback victory over Colorado in a Big 12 women’s basketball game Sunday at CFE Arena. The Knights (10-8) erased an early 12-point deficit with a dominant 25-point second quarter. Colorado (12-7) led 29-19 after one but managed only 10 points in the second period as UCF seized a 39-29 halftime lead. The Buffaloes closed within four points in the final minute, but Yancy sealed the win with a late layup. Yancy added six rebounds and three assists for UCF. Zyanna Walker led Colorado with 13 points and seven assists. UCF scored 21 points off 18 Colorado turnovers. Attendance was 1,156.

OVIEDO, Fla. (Interstat) — Summer Yancy scored a game-high 25 points and the UCF Knights overcame a slow start and a late Colorado rally to defeat the Buffaloes 74-68 in a Big 12 women’s basketball game Sunday at CFE Arena. The Knights, who trailed by as many as nine points in the first quarter, used a dominant second period to seize control and then held off multiple Colorado charges in the final minutes to secure the victory before a crowd of 1,156. The most important part of the game was UCF’s second-quarter surge, which completely flipped the contest’s momentum. After a sluggish opening period that saw Colorado build a 19-14 lead behind efficient interior play, the Knights erupted for 25 points in the second quarter. Their defense simultaneously stifled the Buffaloes, holding them to just 10 points on a series of forced turnovers and contested shots. That 25-10 frame turned a five-point deficit into a 39-29 halftime advantage for the home team. Yancy, a 5-foot-11 guard from Kansas City, Missouri, was the catalyst for the Knights. She scored 11 of her points during that pivotal second-quarter run, including a pair of three-pointers. Beyond her scoring, she added six rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes, providing the steadying presence UCF needed after a recent stretch of inconsistent performances. Colorado, which entered the game as a heavy favorite according to predictive metrics, refused to fade. The Buffaloes opened the third quarter with a 12-2 run to tie the game at 41, fueled by Jade Masogayo and Zyanna Walker. UCF responded by tightening its defense again, closing the quarter on a 10-2 spurt to reclaim a 51-50 lead entering the final period. The Knights built their lead back to nine points midway through the fourth quarter, but Colorado mounted one last push. A three-pointer by Tabitha Betson with 17 seconds remaining cut the UCF lead to 72-68. After Summer Yancy secured the win with a layup on the ensuing inbound play, a final Colorado three-point attempt missed, sealing the outcome. Masogayo, a 6-3 forward from Fort Worth, Texas, led Colorado with a versatile line of 12 points, seven rebounds, five assists and a block. Walker, a 5-11 guard from Wichita, Kansas, finished with 13 points, five rebounds and seven assists. Desiree Wooten added 15 points for the Buffaloes, while Betson contributed 13 points and seven rebounds. For UCF, Mahogany Chandler-Roberts of Portland, Oregon, provided 10 points and six rebounds. Khyala Ngodu of Fort Lauderdale had seven points, four rebounds and two assists, and her interior defense with three blocks was pivotal. Savannah Scott of Conway, Arkansas, added eight points and five rebounds off the bench. Colorado held significant advantages in points in the paint, 36-22, but was undone by 21 points off turnovers conceded to UCF. The Knights also managed to contain a Buffaloes offense that had been averaging over 68 points per game in conference play. The loss drops Colorado to 12-7 overall. The Buffaloes will look to rebound when they host Oklahoma State on Jan. 25. UCF improved to 10-8 with the win, gaining a key conference victory as it prepares for a challenging road game at Baylor on Wednesday. The game was part of the Big 12 conference schedule.

Preview: Colorado Buffaloes at UCF Knights OVIEDO, Fla. (Interstat) — The Colorado Buffaloes look to build on a key conference win when they visit the UCF Knights in a Big 12 women’s basketball matchup Sunday at CFE Arena. Colorado (12-6) enters after a 68-62 home victory over Iowa State on Wednesday. The Buffaloes have shown resilience, alternating wins and losses over their last six games. Guard Desiree Wooten led the charge against the Cyclones, scoring 24 points in 27 minutes. Wooten has been a consistent offensive threat, averaging 14.8 points over her last six contests, including a 19-point performance in a win over Cincinnati on Jan. 3. UCF (9-8) seeks to rebound from a tough 63-59 overtime loss to Cincinnati on Wednesday. The Knights have lost five of their last seven, often relying heavily on the standout play of guard Leah Harmon. Harmon was spectacular in the defeat, logging 43 minutes and pouring in 29 points. She has been a volume scorer for UCF, highlighted by a 38-point outburst in a loss to Kansas on Jan. 4. The game features a contrast in recent trajectories. Colorado aims to string together consecutive conference wins for the first time since late December. UCF, meanwhile, is looking to stabilize after a challenging start to its Big 12 schedule, where it has gone 1-4. For Colorado, success hinges on supplementing Wooten’s production. Jade Masogayo (15 points vs. Iowa State) and Zyanna Walker (10 points, 4 assists) provide critical secondary scoring. The Buffaloes’ defense, which held Iowa State to 62 points, will be tested by Harmon’s high-usage offense. UCF must find scoring support for Harmon to ease her burden. Khyala Ngodu (17 points vs. Cincinnati) is a capable interior presence, but the Knights need more consistent contributions from the perimeter to complement their star guard. Defensively, containing Wooten’s versatility will be a primary focus. This is the first meeting between the programs as Big 12 conference foes. The matchup could have implications for seeding in the mid-tier of the league standings as the season approaches its midpoint. Up Next: Colorado hosts Oklahoma State on Jan. 25. UCF travels to face Baylor on Wednesday.