UCF’s Tough Nonconference Schedule | College Basketball News

UCF’s men’s basketball season is shaping up to be a brutal test of grit and growth, with a stacked nonconference slate featuring nine home games, NCAA Tournament returnees, and high-stakes matchups against Florida rivals. The season kicks off Nov. 2 at home vs. FGCU, followed by five straight home games, a historic road trip to Vanderbilt’s gym, and a festive Thanksgiving tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports. They’ll then face Indiana for the first time ever, battle Virginia Tech on neutral ground, and close out nonconference play Dec. 22 vs. Towson. Conference play in the Big 12 brings 18 tough games — including two against West Virginia — as UCF enters its fourth year in the league. This demanding schedule is designed to build a championship-caliber program, setting the stage for an electrifying season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e78cb4e058173e14