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NewsSpider — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:00:01 +0000

W. Rowing. Women’s Rowing Concludes Fall Season With Strong Showing at Head of the Hooch
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 8, 2009, 12:43 pm
The UCF women’s rowing team competed at the Head of the Hooch regatta Saturday to conclude its fall season, with five boats finishing in the top-10 in their respective events. The 5,000-meter contest took place on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tenn…

M. Basketball. UCF Fastbreak - Nov. 8
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 8, 2009, 8:31 am
In UCF’s exhibition win over St. Leo Wednesday, freshman forward Keith Clanton (Orlando, Fla.) showed flashes of his potential. On his way to 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the field, the heralded freshman had several impressive plays offensively…

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NewsSpider — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:00:02 +0000

M. Soccer. UCF Men’s Soccer Falls to #12 Tulsa
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 7, 2009, 10:32 pm
Freshman Nicholas Robson (Auckland, New Zealand) scored two more goals Saturday night for UCF (6-7-3, 2-5-1 C-USA), but visiting No. 12 Tulsa (11-4-2, 6-1-1 C-USA) had too much firepower as the Knights fell 6-2 in their season finale at the UCF Soccer Complex…

W. Tennis. Rodriguez, Dubins Advance to Finals of the Seminole Invitational
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 7, 2009, 9:54 pm
A pair of UCF women’s tennis players won their second-straight match to reach the finals of their respective singles draws during day two of the Seminole Invitational in Tallahassee Saturday. The Knights also had one doubles team collect a victory as well on the courts…

Football. UCF-Texas Postgame Notes
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 7, 2009, 4:42 pm
UCF’s rushing defense held Texas to 67 yards on the ground, the Longhorns’ lowest total on their home field in non-conference action since Arkansas held Texas to 62 yards rushing on Sept. 13, 2003. The Knights came into the game ranked seventh nationally, yielding just 87.8 yards per game on the ground. Texas averaged 155.9 yards per game on the ground entering the contest…

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NewsSpider — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:00:02 +0000

W. Soccer. UCF Goes For the C-USA Championship Title Sunday on CBS College Sports
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 7, 2009, 10:51 am
With a 1-0 win over UAB in the semifinals, No. 9 UCF will now meet Memphis in the Conference USA Championship game Sunday in Dallas. The match will be televised live by CBS College Sports at 2 p.m. ET…

M. Basketball. UCF Fastbreak - Nov. 7
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 7, 2009, 8:42 am
A year ago, Jermaine Taylor graced a UCF basketball season ticket billboard on State Road 408 in Orlando. This season, sophomore guard Isaac Sosa (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) is featured on several billboards throughout the area…

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NewsSpider — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:02 +0000

W. Tennis. Rodriguez, Dubins Advance in Day One at Seminole Invitational
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 7, 2009, 2:11 am
The final fall tournament got underway as the UCF women’s tennis team was in action Friday at the Seminole Invitational. Two Knights moved on in their respective winner’s brackets, which will resume Saturday morning…

Game Preview: UCF vs. Texas
Rivals.com CA - November 6, 2009, 10:46 pm
The UCF Knights head to Austin to face No. 2 Texas after a late, comeback win over Marshall last Sunday night in Orlando. Kickoff from Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium is set for 12 noon EST…

W. Volleyball. UCF Volleyball Falters in Four-Set Match against Tulsa
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 6, 2009, 10:34 pm
Both Erin Campbell (Kansas City, Mo.) and Kristin Fisher (Clearwater, Fla.) posted double-doubles Friday night, but it was not enough as the UCF volleyball team suffered a 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 21-25, 18-25) defeat at the hands of Tulsa in Conference USA action at The Venue at UCF…

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Baseball. Great Crowd Watches Gold Take the Series with a 9-2 Victory
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 6, 2009, 9:41 pm
UCF baseball’s fall camp officially closed when Gold scored seven late runs to defeat Black, 9-2, in front of a fantastic crowd Friday night. With the victory, the Gold squad claimed the Black & Gold World Series title after winning games two and three of the event…

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W. Soccer. Halbert’s First Goal of the Year Sends No. 9 UCF to the C-USA Finals
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 6, 2009, 9:19 pm
Junior defender Lauren Halbert scored her first goal of 2009 in the 65th minute and it held up as the No. 9 UCF women’s soccer team got past UAB, 1-0, Friday in the Conference USA semifinals in Dallas. The top-seeded Knights won their 10th-consecutive match and improved to 16-3-1 on the year while the No. 5 seed Blazers dropped to 11-7-3…

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NewsSpider — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:00:01 +0000

Props to UCF
UCF Fan Forum on UCFSports.com - ucfbreath - November 6, 2009, 12:43 pm
UCF released a great statement today in regards to the UCF-Adidas fiasco. It got the info that needed to be out there out and nothing more. It also showed support for Marcus w…

Football. John Denton’s Texas Preview
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 6, 2009, 11:30 am
At some point Saturday afternoon, after they run onto the field before 100,000-plus fans and stare into the eyes of potential Heisman quarterback Colt McCoy or dare a stout Texas defense, it’s sure to hit UCF fifth-year seniors Cory Hogue and Rocky Ross…

M. Soccer. UCF Men’s Soccer to Close Regular Season Saturday
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 6, 2009, 11:23 am
The UCF men’s soccer team will conclude its regular season at home, hosting Conference USA opponent and 12th-ranked Tulsa on Saturday night. The Knights (6-6-3, 2-4-1 C-USA) will play the Golden Hurricane (10-4-2, 5-1-1 C-USA) at the UCF Soccer Complex at 7:30 p.m…

Football. Tailgating Time Change for Homecoming
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 6, 2009, 10:05 am
To accommodate the early Homecoming parade and noon kickoff, UCF will open the campus for tailgating activities at 7 a.m. for the Saturday, Nov. 14 football game against the Houston Cougars…

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NewsSpider — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:01 +0000

Statements From UCF Athletics
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 5, 2009, 5:13 pm
UCF Athletics released the following statements on Thursday afternoon. Click below to read them…

W. Soccer. No. 9 Women’s Soccer Set for C-USA Semifinals Friday in Dallas
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 5, 2009, 4:24 pm
Holding the top seed this weekend, the ninth-ranked Knights get the postseason underway with the Conference USA Championship semifinals against No. 5 seed UAB Friday at 6 p.m. ET. The winner will advance to the finals Sunday at 2 p.m. ET, which airs on CBS College Sports…

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NewsSpider — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:00:01 +0000

Football. John Denton’s Knights Insider
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 5, 2009, 1:29 pm
Don’t try telling UCF’s players that the game this Saturday in Austin against the powerhouse Longhorns is a totally meaningless game. Football players simply aren’t wired like that, and every time they strap on the headgear they are out there playing for something…

W. Basketball. Patrick Made Splash in Rookie Season
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 5, 2009, 1:04 pm
The transition from high school to college basketball can be a difficult adjustment for some. Many players ease through the transition, spending time early in their freshman seasons watching from the bench and gradually working their way into the rotation. For Aisha Patrick, things went at a much more rapid pace…

Baseball. UCF Baseball Releases its 2010 Schedule, Season-Ticket Information
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 5, 2009, 12:29 pm
Fans looking to catch the UCF baseball team on the diamond in 2010 will be able to start planning their spring as the Knights officially released their schedule and season-ticket information Thursday. The Black and Gold will play 19 of its first 21 games on campus, while UCF will have a total of 36 home games lined up for next season…

Baseball. Huxtable Gives Gold a Walk-Off Win to Even the Series
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 5, 2009, 11:21 am
Sophomore Jake Huxtable gave his Gold squad a walk-off victory in game two of the Black & Gold World Series Thursday morning, lining a single into right-center for the 5-4 win. That now sets up the third and deciding game under the lights Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, and the UCF ticket office will be on hand with season ticket information for the 2010 campaign…

W. Volleyball. Erin Campbell Looks to the Future, While Keeping Her Memories of UCF Close to Her Heart
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 5, 2009, 10:16 am
The UCF volleyball team will be competing in its final home match of the 2009 season Sunday against Conference USA opponent SMU. This night will also serve as Senior Night for the team, marking the final home match for seniors Andee Youngblood(Castle Rock, Colo.) and Erin Campbell (Kansas City, Mo.) of their UCF careers. What will inevitably be a very emotional night for the two women, also serves a stepping stone for them into the next phase of their lives…

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M. Basketball. John Denton’s Knights Insider
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 5, 2009, 8:24 am
Heralded UCF freshman Keith Clanton faced up to the basket, pump-faked his defender into the air and drove hard to the rim where he completed an athletic 3-point play. With that one brief moment in UCF’s 84-65 defeat of St. Leo in Wednesday’s exhibition game, UCF fans got a quick peek into the bright future of the men’s basketball program…

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NewsSpider — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:01 +0000

Brandon Spikes should go to Jail…
UCF Fan Forum on UCFSports.com - ucfwin - November 4, 2009, 10:46 pm
I guess I was living under a rock, because I just watched (for the first time) the eye gouging by Brandon Spikes, and that guy needs to spend a few nights in Jail. Clearly I t…

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NewsSpider — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:00:02 +0000

W. Soccer. Halbert Selected to the C-USA All-Academic Second Team
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 4, 2009, 1:02 pm
A key member of the UCF backline, junior defender Lauren Halbert was voted onto the Conference USA All-Academic Second Team the league announced Wednesday. The native of Niceville, Fla., carries a 3.79 cumulative grade-point average while majoring in health sciences…

How would you Gameplan against Texas espcially when…
UCF Fan Forum on UCFSports.com - ReturnOf - November 4, 2009, 11:36 am
Texas is only allowing 13.6 points per game. The Longhorns rank No. 1 in rushing defense and scoring defense, while they are No. 3 in total defense. I know plain ole v…

Football. John Denton’s Knights Insider
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 4, 2009, 11:24 am
Reading from this script, the one that not only has his son improbably returning home to play for the school he grew up rooting for, but also serving as somewhat of an offensive savior, is downright surreal for Karl Hodges…

Baseball. UCF Baseball Announces New Camp Information
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 4, 2009, 10:06 am
The UCF baseball program is inviting high school players to sign up for its Winter Skills Exposure Camp on Sunday, Nov. 22. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m…

W. Volleyball. Reflecting on the Past, while Looking to the Future
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 4, 2009, 10:00 am
The UCF volleyball team will be competing in its final home match of the 2009 season Sunday against Conference USA opponent SMU. This night will also serve as Senior Night for the team, marking the final home match for seniors Andee Youngblood (Castle Rock, Colo.) and Erin Campbell (Kansas City, Mo.) of their UCF careers. What will inevitably be a very emotional night for the two women, also serves a stepping stone for them into the next phase of their lives…

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M. Basketball. John Denton’s Knights Insider
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 4, 2009, 8:03 am
UCF Exhibition Set for Wednesday
They certainly have a ways to go to reach the acclaim of Michigan’s famed “Fab Five” of the early 1990s, but UCF’s famous foursome of elite recruits gives the basketball team hope for a bright future…

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NewsSpider — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:03 +0000

Speraw aims to provide leadership
Rivals.com CA - November 4, 2009, 1:08 am
Officially, Drew Speraw is classified as a fifth-year senior, but in reality he’s been part of the UCF Basketball program nearly all of his life. He was just entering grade school when his father, Kirk Speraw, accepted the Knights’ head coaching position in 1993 and in a lot of ways he’s grown up with UCF…

Football. George O’Leary Press Conference Quotes
UCFAthletics.com FL - November 3, 2009, 4:56 pm
On Tuesday afternoon, UCF football held it’s weekly press conference. Head coach George O’Leary answered questions on the victory over Marshall and this week’s match-up against Texas…

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