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UCF Tops Kansas 81-75 Despite Peterson's Strong Return

1/4/2026

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Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson scored 26 points after returning from a hamstring injury, but UCF won 81-75.
Peterson played only five minutes in the second half because of ongoing hamstring issues.
The win improved UCF's record to 12-1 and marked their first win over Kansas in nearly two years.
Riley Kugel led UCF with 19 points, and coach Johnny Dawkins praised the team's resilience, especially in the final moments.

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Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson scored 26 points after returning from a hamstring injury, but UCF won 81-75.
Peterson played only five minutes in the second half because of ongoing hamstring issues.
The win improved UCF's record to 12-1 and marked their first win over Kansas in nearly two years.
Riley Kugel led UCF with 19 points, and coach Johnny Dawkins praised the team's resilience, especially in the final moments.