UCF Knights @ Wichita State Shockers
Council IV scores 31 to lead Wichita St. past UCF 84-79
WICHITA, Kan. -- — Ricky Council IV had a career-high 31 points as Wichita State narrowly defeated Central Florida 84-79 on Wednesday night.
Council IV shot 16 for 20 from the line.
Morris Udeze had 16 points for Wichita State (10-7, 1-4 American Athletic Conference), which broke its four-game losing streak. Dexter Dennis added 13 points and six rebounds.
Tyson Etienne, the Shockers' leading scorer entering the contest at 14.0 points per game, was held to 5 points on 2-of-13 shooting.
Wichita State totaled 46 second-half points, a season high for the team.
Brandon Mahan had 20 points and 13 rebounds for the Knights (12-6, 4-4). Darius Johnson added 12 points. C.J. Walker had 11 points.
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Game Information
Wichita, KS

Referee:Don Daily
Referee:Olandis Poole
Referee:Ray Natili

2025-26 Standings
| Big 12 ConferenceBig 12 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 13-2 | - | 26-2 |
| Iowa State | 11-4 | 2 | 24-4 |
| Houston | 11-4 | 2 | 23-5 |
| Kansas | 11-4 | 2 | 21-7 |
| Texas Tech | 11-4 | 2 | 21-7 |
| UCF | 9-6 | 4 | 20-7 |
| BYU | 8-7 | 5 | 20-8 |
| TCU | 8-7 | 5 | 18-10 |
| West Virginia | 7-8 | 6 | 16-12 |
| Cincinnati | 7-8 | 6 | 15-13 |
| Colorado | 6-9 | 7 | 16-12 |
| Oklahoma State | 5-10 | 8 | 17-11 |
| Arizona State | 5-10 | 8 | 14-14 |
| Baylor | 4-11 | 9 | 14-14 |
| Kansas State | 2-13 | 11 | 11-17 |
| Utah | 2-13 | 11 | 10-18 |
| American ConferenceAmerican Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 12-3 | - | 20-8 |
| Tulsa | 11-5 | 1.5 | 23-6 |
| Wichita State | 11-5 | 1.5 | 19-10 |
| UAB | 9-6 | 3 | 18-10 |
| Charlotte | 9-6 | 3 | 15-13 |
| Tulane | 8-7 | 4 | 17-11 |
| Florida Atlantic | 8-8 | 4.5 | 16-13 |
| Temple | 7-8 | 5 | 15-13 |
| Memphis | 7-8 | 5 | 12-16 |
| North Texas | 7-9 | 5.5 | 16-13 |
| Rice | 5-10 | 7 | 11-17 |
| East Carolina | 5-10 | 7 | 10-18 |
| UTSA | 1-15 | 11.5 | 5-23 |
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