CENTRAL FLORIDA KNIGHTS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Big 12 ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Central Florida women's basketball operates from Addition Financial Arena on a campus established in 1963 with an enrollment of 69,818 students, anchoring the University of Central Florida's athletics in the Big 12 Conference. Coach Sytia Messer oversees a 14-player roster that struggled through a 1-10 conference record while averaging 63.7 points per game against opponents averaging 66.3 points. The Knights' 10-15 overall mark splits into a 7-9 home record and a 3-6 road record, highlighting the team's competitive disadvantage away from Addition Financial Arena.

The scoring gap of 2.6 points per contest reflects the team's defensive challenges in a Big 12 competition that demands sustained backcourt execution and paint presence. UCF's 3-6 away record contrasts sharply with home performance, suggesting that Addition Financial Arena provides meaningful support for Messer's system development. With conference play substantially incomplete in the season, the Knights pursued improvements across their 14-player rotation as they navigated Big 12 scheduling demands.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of Central Florida
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationOrlando, Florida
VenueAddition Financial Arena
Head CoachGabe Lazo

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
2Kristol AysonG
1Samari BankheadG
14Audreonia BensonG
3Jacorriah BraceyG
33Mahogany Chandler-RobertsF
12Kayanna CoxG
24Jasmynne GibsonF
9Meja HänselF
42Leah HarmonG
35Khyala NgoduC
5Logan ReedF
7Felicia SchölanderG
30Savannah ScottC
13Summer YancyF

SEASON RECORD

11-19

Overall

7-11

Home

4-8

Away

2-14

Conference

62.9 PPG / 67.2 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3Bethune-Cookman WildcatsW 75-36
Nov 9Charlotte 49ersL 64-66
Nov 18Florida International PanthersW 79-61
Nov 22Florida A&M RattlersW 76-59
Nov 24South Carolina State Lady BulldogsW 94-49
Nov 26East Carolina PiratesW 75-61
Nov 27Wake Forest Demon DeaconsL 60-65
Nov 28Rice OwlsW 57-56
Dec 4Stetson HattersL 67-70
Dec 7Delaware State HornetsW 74-46
Dec 14Morgan State Lady BearsW 78-56
Dec 20BYU CougarsL 50-71
Jan 1Texas Tech Lady RaidersL 55-73
Jan 4Kansas JayhawksL 68-83
Jan 8Arizona State Sun DevilsL 45-68
Jan 10Arizona WildcatsW 58-55
Jan 15Cincinnati BearcatsL 59-63
Jan 18Colorado BuffaloesW 74-68
Jan 22Baylor BearsL 48-73
Jan 24TCU Horned FrogsL 50-67
Jan 31Iowa State CyclonesL 52-65
Feb 5Utah UtesL 57-67
Feb 7Oklahoma State CowgirlsL 58-81
Feb 12West Virginia MountaineersL 56-106
Feb 15Baylor BearsL 63-93
Feb 19Kansas State WildcatsL 67-93
Feb 21Cincinnati BearcatsL 60-73
Feb 26West Virginia MountaineersL 62-74
Mar 1Houston CougarsW 72-62
Mar 5Kansas JayhawksL 35-56

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Central Florida Women's Basketball compete in?
Central Florida Knights Women's Basketball competes in the Big 12 Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Central Florida play women's basketball home games?
Central Florida Women's Basketball plays home games at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL.
Who is the head coach of Central Florida Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Central Florida Knights Women's Basketball is Gabe Lazo.
When was Central Florida Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Central Florida Women's Basketball is not currently available.