Sykes’ double-double powers Knights to 63-45 win over UTEP

By Anisha Tandon / atandon@valenciavoice.com
February 25, 2012
Filed under Sports, UCF Athletics

Isaiah Sykes scored in the double digits for the 18th time in his career Saturday night, as the UCF Knights went on to win their 20th game of the season, 63-45 over Texas-El Paso at the UCF Arena. Sykes played 38 minutes and put up 23 points for UCF, including one three pointer. He also had 11 rebounds... Read more »

Orlando benefits from NBA

By Lawrence Laguna / llaguna@valenciavoice.com
February 24, 2012
Filed under Sports

The NBA All-Star game in Orlando this year is the first in 20 years, and with it local retailers will feel a large benefit economically. A popular consumer location is preparing for the All-Star week by changing its scene. The Florida Mall has grand plans on creating an atmosphere for many hot spots... Read more »

Jordan flashes clutch gene as Knights defeat Marshall

By Juan Gallardo / jgallardo@valenciavoice.com
February 9, 2012
Filed under Sports, UCF Athletics

Marcus Jordan showed that he possesses some of the clutch gene that made his father, Michael Jordan, so great, by hitting a three pointer that would be the dagger to finish off a rallying Marshall squad 67-60 Wednesday night at the UCF Arena. “It’s only natural to want to take that shot with the... Read more »

Magic defeat the Heat from beyond the arc

By James Tutten / jtutten@valenciavoice.com
February 9, 2012
Filed under Orlando Magic, Sports

The Orlando Magic defeated the top ranked Miami Heat on Feb. 8, by maintaining a consistent performance, balanced teamwork, and a record-setting shooting exhibition from the three-point line. The pace of the game was set by the Magic from the beginning with three unanswered baskets, giving them a... Read more »

UCF wins despite missing head coach, key players

By Anisha Tandon / atandon@valenciavoice.com
January 12, 2012
Filed under Sports, UCF Athletics

Despite missing head coach Donnie Jones for the last three contests, the UCF Knights managed to extend their win streak to five games, following the 74-63 win over the Houston Cougars Wednesday night at the UCF Arena. UCF guard Isaiah Sykes earned his second double-double of the season, scoring 21 points... Read more »

Miami shoots for high index in Orlando

February 9, 2011
Filed under Local News, News, Sports

By Rofkens Petit-Homme rpetithomme@valenciavoice.com In a game that could be a preview of this year’s Eastern Conference finals, the Orlando Magic played catch-up with the Miami Heat losing 104 to 100. “I really did like our offensive rebounding,” coach Stan Van Gundy expressed, “not happy... Read more »