No.11 Colorado Women Rally Past UCF in Big 12 Soccer Tournament

The Colorado Buffaloes women's soccer team overcame an early 2-0 deficit to defeat Central Florida 3-2 in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament, extending their unbeaten streak to seven games. Hope Leyba scored twice, setting a new single-season team record with 21 goals, while Jace Holley added a crucial equalizer. Meanwhile, the UCF men's basketball team opened their 2025-26 season with a hard-fought 82-78 victory over Hofstra, highlighted by Riley Kugel's 19 points including five first-half three-pointers. UCF's resilience was evident in the final moments as Jordan Burks secured a key offensive rebound after missed free throws, while Themus Fulks contributed 16 points with strong free-throw shooting. Both teams showcased strong individual performances and overcame challenges to secure their respective wins, with Colorado advancing in the Big 12 tournament and UCF starting their basketball season with a close win.