UCF leads nation in FG% defense (30.8%), 2nd in scoring defense (54.6/game), 5th in 3-pt% defense (25.2%), tied for 2nd in fewest fouls (14.4/game), 2nd in defensive rebounds (35.43/game), 8th in rebounding margin (11.1), 7th in rebounds (45.57/game)
Villanova, our only loss (by 10 pts), displaced Kentucky as consensus #1 in the polls, snagging most all 1st place votes (28 of 32 in the Coach's Poll). UCF's SOS and 3 quality wins over top 100 teams may help come tournament select time: beat 6-3 Charleston (#64), #77 UMass (5-2), #80 Nicholls, and 6-2 Miss. St.
Villanova, our only loss (by 10 pts), displaced Kentucky as consensus #1 in the polls, snagging most all 1st place votes (28 of 32 in the Coach's Poll). UCF's SOS and 3 quality wins over top 100 teams may help come tournament select time: beat 6-3 Charleston (#64), #77 UMass (5-2), #80 Nicholls, and 6-2 Miss. St.