The Charge • November 18 2024

UCF drops 100 on FAU in 3rd straight win

For the first time in the Johnny Dawkins era, UCF scored 100 points in regulation, outlasting FAU 100-94 Tuesday at Addition Financial Arena.Those 94 points allowed, however, could come at a price.
"Man, we're going to have a long practice, I'm going to tell you that," junior guard Keyshawn Hall said. "We've got to improve a lot, man. Coach Dawkins, his goals is not 94 points. It's definitely like 50 or 40, so just pray for us in practice."Hall led the team in scoring against the Owls wi...

The Charge • November 2 2024

UCF runs over Arizona for 8th straight space game win

A freshman's first career start at quarterback and an effective ground game made the difference in UCF's eighth straight space game victory.UCF (4-5, 2-4 Big 12) bounced back in a big way Saturday at FBC Mortgage Stadium, routing Arizona (3-6, 1-5 Big 12) by a score of 56-12, ending the Knights five-game losing streak.
It was a star-turn performance from redshirt freshman quarterback Dylan Rizk, who played out of this world in his first career start, throwing for 294 yards and three touc...

The Charge • October 10 2024

Meet Student Government's three new caucuses

UCF Student Government's three new caucuses are tackling more issues facing students — and they're doing it in a brand-new system. 
This semester kicks off the 56th Senate session for SG, according to the organization's website, which began meeting in April and lasts for a year. With it comes the inclusion of three new ad hoc caucuses: Inter-Campus & Transfer, Arab and Sustainability.  The three additions bring the total number of caucuses up to ten, according to the UCF SG website. "I t...

The Charge • October 5 2024

Does NASA care about the Earth's new mini moon?

A space rock about the size of a bus will be orbiting Earth for the next two months, but does NASA consider it a priority?Starting last Sunday until Nov. 25, an asteroid called 2024 PT5, classed as a mini moon, has been temporarily captured in Earth's orbit in a "horseshoe" path before it will break loose and hang around in Earth's neighborhood until Jan. 9, only to return in 2055, according to a recent study published by the American Astronomical Society.
Dr. Joshua Colwell, pegasus pro...

The Charge • September 26 2024

UCF students prepare for Hurricane Helene with Knights Pantry

Knights Pantry didn't amend its item limit for UCF students gathering supplies, even with Hurricane Helene expected to hit Florida's Big Bend region late Thursday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Knights Pantry, located at Ferrell Commons, is a resource that offers UCF students with a valid UCF ID a five-item limit for food received through donations, according to the Knights Pantry website. It's open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for the fall semester and offers oth...

The Charge • September 15 2024

Former FDNY firefighter shares perspective at second annual "UCF Remembers 9/11" ceremony

Among the five speakers at the second annual UCF Remembers 9/11 event on Wednesday, only one could describe the smell of ground zero after the towers fell.

NSM Today • April 29 2024

Leading with a loud style: Sarah Willis' journey to UCF

Sarah Willis traveled 3,000 miles to get more opportunities to pitch; in the process, she got the chance to grow into herself."Some people might mistaken her for somebody who is just all about the flash," head coach Cindy Ball-Malone said. "But she's one of the hardest workers on the team."
When watching a UCF softball game, it isn't hard to find Sarah Willis. Pitchers usually walk to the center circle before an appearance; Willis dances. Batters typically take their time getting to firs...

NSM Today • April 25 2024

UCF softball no-hits Bethune-Cookman in doubleheader sweep

A finish to a game that started over a month ago and a no-hitter punctuated UCF softball's two-game sweep of the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Wednesday. The UCF Knights (28-18) took two from the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (15-28) in their doubleheader at the UCF Softball Complex, winning game one 9-1 and game two 8-0. 
"Really good to just play free like we did today," head coach Cindy Ball-Malone said. "Our pitchers have been really throwing well, all of them, the last, I would say, two or...

NSM Today • April 17 2024

UCF softball earns tenth straight win with shutout victory over FAU

A 19-year-old broken record and a near no-hitter extended UCF softball's winning streak to 10 against the FAU Owls on Wednesday.The UCF Knights (26-15) allowed just one hit in their 1-0 victory against the FAU Owls (33-12) at the UCF Softball Complex, which featured both starting pitchers going the distance.
"I like these games as a pitcher," head coach Cindy Ball-Malone said. "But then, on the offensive side, I wanted to see us hit the ball a little bit more."The Knights only got four h...

NSM Today • April 3 2024

UCF softball take Ospreys down in doubleheader

A sophomore's gem and a walk-off slam helped UCF softball finish off the UNF Ospreys in a doubleheader on Tuesday.UCF (18-15) won both games in its doubleheader against the UNF Ospreys (23-12) at the UCF Softball Complex on Tuesday. The Knights took game one 11-4, and the Ospreys laid an egg in game two, losing 9-0.
"One is one, that's kind of been our motto these last couple of days," head coach Cindy Ball-Malone said. "One pitch, one game, one out, one at-bat, whatever it is and just l...

NSM Today • April 1 2024

UCF softball is getting crafty in its "Jordan Year"

A cut-up shoebox, a chain, and some staples are what make up the symbol of UCF softball's "Team 23."

NSM Today • March 31 2024

UCF softball snaps winless streak in series win over Texas Tech

UCF softball head coach Cindy Ball-Malone captured her 200th program win, and 300th career win over the weekend as the Knights took two from Texas Tech in three games.UCF (16-15) entered Thursday on a seven-game losing streak but turned things around against the Texas Tech Red Raiders (22-10), winning two across their three-game slate from March 28 through March 30.
Thursday's 8-5 UCF win and Ball-Malone's 200th victory at UCF saw the Knights come back from a 4-0 deficit after the first...

NSM Today • March 6 2024

UCF softball outclasses Stetson in mid-week matchup

An immediate offense set the tone, and a duel between former teammates closed out UCF softball's 4-2 win over the Stetson Hatters. The Knights (12-7) handled the Hatters (7-14) at the UCF Softball Complex on Wednesday in what was their last game before Big 12 conference play this weekend against the Kansas Jayhawks (13-5-1).
"I feel like we've been through a lot of adversity," head Cindy Ball-Malone said. "I like how we came out and played a little bit more aggressive, it looked like we...

NSM Today • March 3 2024

UCF softball wins three in the Knights Classic

UCF softball captured three wins over the weekend in the Knights Classic at the UCF Softball Complex, but failed to get its first ranked win.The UCF Knights (11-7) went 3-1 over the weekend, beating the Princeton Tigers 10-2 on Friday and 11-2 on Saturday for the space game. On Sunday UCF beat the Kennesaw State Owls 4-1, and couldn't finish their game against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats due to lightning. The Knights took the one loss from the No. 22 South Carolina Gamecocks on Friday, falling...

NSM Today • February 21 2024

UCF softball is off to California to compete in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

It's almost been a week since UCF Softball played its last game and the Knights will see the field again this weekend in California.After inclement weather canceled the team's last three games in Clearwater at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational, the UCF Softball team is well-rested and eager to get back to work heading off to Cathedral City, California to compete in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24 at Big League Dreams Complex."It's always good to be fresh,...

NSM Today • February 15 2024

UCF softball gears up for its first road trip of the season

After starting the season 5-1 at home, the UCF softball team travel to Clearwater, hoping to continue their hot streak at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational.UCF is slated to play five games at the four-day invitational that is set to host 16 teams and 40 softball games at the Eddie C. Moore Complex from Feb. 15 to Feb. 18. The Knights will take on North Carolina (4-1), Wisconsin (4-2), No. 14 Kentucky (5-1), No. 22 Northwestern (4-1), and No. 19 UCLA (2-3). "Clearwater is always sup...

NSM Today • February 14 2024

UCF softball extinguishes Flames 7-5

Before embarking to Clearwater to compete in the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational, UCF softball won its second straight game, beating the Liberty Flames 7-5 on Wednesday."I like how we came out offensively, disciplined, stuck to our plan; two big innings made the difference," head coach Cindy Ball-Malone said.
Decked in the Knights' all-black uniforms with gold pinstripes, junior pitcher Katelyn Felton took the mound at the UCF Softball Complex for her second start. Felton qui...

NSM Today • February 9 2024

UCF softball goes to 2-0 to kick off Black and Gold Classic

UCF softball showed out on "opening knight" on Thursday, outscoring Howard and UConn 19-3 to kick off the Black and Gold Classic with two wins.The Knights captured their first two wins of the season at the UCF Softball complex on Thursday night. They opened with a double-header defeating the Howard Bison 10-2 (5) and then, later that night, the UConn Huskies 9-1 (5).  
"That's amazing for us," senior utility Kennedy Searcy said. "I think we've been working really hard, and we finally see...

NSM Today • February 6 2024

UCF softball prepares to take on the Big 12

The UCF softball team conquered the American Athletic Conference the past two seasons, but a bigger challenge awaits the Knights this season: the Big 12 conference.The 2024 campaign is a big one for the Knights, who will join the Big 12 this season and aim to capture their fourth consecutive 40-win season, a program record. The Big 12 is a big step up from the AAC in terms of competitiveness, as it houses some of the best teams in the nation, including preseason-ranked No. 9 Oklahoma State, No....

NSM Today • January 28 2024

UCF softball hosts second-annual fan fest

The UCF softball team's second-annual fan fest hit it out of the park on Sunday as fans got to meet and hang out with their favorite players.Less than two weeks from the Knights' first game, the team opened up its facilities and hosted fans for numerous activities to usher in the 2024 season. Light showers came down on the UCF Softball Complex early Sunday morning, but the skies cleared up just as the Knights opened the gates. Families then began to file into their seats for the team's first eve...

NSM Today • December 10 2023

UCF's chemistry building set to undergo $40 million renovation in May

UCF's 55-year-old chemistry building is set to begin an extensive $40 million periodic renovation in May, its first renovation in over two decades, to address mold, broken furniture, an inconsistent HVAC system and more, Chemistry Department Chair Michael Hampton said via email.The chemistry building underwent a Facilities Condition Assessment report in October 2020 to analyze the state of the building's infrastructure and systems, said a communications manager familiar with the project via emai...

NSM Today • November 13 2023

Her Campus hosts second annual career panel

Eight panel members gave their professional insights on navigating their respective careers after graduation at the second annual career panel hosted by UCF's Her Campus chapter on Tuesday.The eight panel members for this year's event were an increase from the six who spoke at the first annual Her Campus UCF career panel back in November 2022. The intention is to provide helpful insight to college women looking for career paths after graduation.
Among others, the panel included Lena Dani...

NSM Today • October 7 2023

UFC Gym hosts new UCF striking club

Thousands of UCF students in the past decade have made this Winter Springs gym home to knock out the stresses of school.Mike Sawyer, owner of UFC Gym at Winter Springs for the past 11 years, has positively impacted over 2,000 UCF students with his establishment, creating a friendly environment for patrons from all walks of life, including a new UCF striking club.
"I think that the college students really value that it's like a home away from home," Sawyer said. "Here, they get to interac...