In the latest power rankings published by NLL Insider, the Orlando Titans sit atop the latest rankings following last weekend’s 16-12 win on the road over then-No. 2 Toronto. Matt Vinc and Casey Powell each earned player of week honors.
While batting fourth in UCF’s lineup Beau Taylor went 8-for-12 with two home runs, five runs scored and five RBI over the weekend. He was then named C-USA Baseball Hitter of the Week for the first time in his young collegiate career.
Recent wins over Barry and Tampa a week ago kept the men’s basketball team at Rollins College – ranked No. 18 in Division II – atop the Sunshine State Conference standings with a 20-4 mark overall and an 11-2 record in league play.
Another school record fell on Saturday as UCF’s 4×400 meter relay team clocked in with a time of 3:43.38 at the Tyson Invite at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Ark.
Magic center Dwight Howard made several big plays Sunday night at the NBA All-Star Game as he teamed up with coach Stan Van Gundy to help lead the East to a narrow 141-139 win over the West at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Following last week’s 12-5 win at Colorado, Vinc was named National Lacrosse League Defensive Player of the Week as he made 47 saves on 52 shot attempts in the win. The Titans improved to 3-1 on the year as Vinc is clearly a major player in the team’s success.
The UCF indoor track and field season took another impressive turn last weekend when senior LaKendra Thames set two school records on back-to-back days at the Rod McCravy Invitational in Lexington.
Coaches and general managers from the National Lacrosse League elected Orlando Titans defenseman Greg Peyser defensive player of the week on Wednesday for his efforts in Friday night’s win over Rochester.
Two former UCF Knights participated as starters in the NFL Pro Bowl as Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel represented the gold and black with big plays in Miami.
UCF senior Tiki James started the season by collected her second Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week award after posting an NCAA provisional qualifying mark in the 60-meter hurdles.