The Charge • 11th April 2026

Cheer and dance teams glow at the 2026 national championship finals

After a long weekend filled with competitive routines, the UCF cheer and dance teams delivered solid performances at the 2026 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships on Sunday.Both the cheer and dance teams finished within the top five in their respective categories at the national event at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. 
The UCF coed cheer team fell short of winning the first-place title after finishing second by 0.1 point to the University of Sout...

The Charge • 9th April 2026

Columbus Fury gives Orlando Valkyries 5th home loss

The Orlando Valkyries couldn't escape a dominant performance by the Columbus Fury on Sunday evening, as the team won 3-1 and gave the Valkyries their fifth home loss of the season.The first two sets were a back-and-forth fight featuring key defensive plays and kills. Both teams set high scores to keep the fans engaged, with the visitors edging out 29-27 and 28-26 wins.
The Valkyries secured the third set, 25-18, after middle blocker Kaz Brown helped the team get an early lead, 12-11. Her...

The Charge • 9th April 2026

Orlando Valkyries drop 3rd straight matchup against Indy Ignite

The Orlando Valkyries fell in a three-set sweep to Indy Ignite Thursday at Fishers Event Center in front of 3,881 fans.No. 1 Indy Ignite swept the Valkyries and won the team's eighth straight match of the season.
Indy improved to 3-0 against Orlando this season. The Valkyries fall to 8-9 overall with a 6-2 road record.The first set saw a back-and-forth battle up to the 17th point until opposite hitter Camryn Hannah recorded a kill to set the Ignite in front 18-17.An attack error from opp...

The Charge • 9th April 2026

Track and field excels, breaks program records at Tyson Invitational

The UCF track and field team has broken records once again. The Knights set multiple program-bests in a split session between Friday and Saturday at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas.This marked the last competition of the regular season, and now, the Knights turn to the postseason Big 12 Championship. 
On Friday, the Knights saw a proficient day with sophomore Alexandra "Lexi" Raquet breaking a new personal record in the 3000 meters. Raquet finished first with a time of 9...

The Charge • 9th April 2026

Orlando Valkyries outlast Columbus Fury, extend road win streak

The Orlando Valkyries narrowly escaped the Columbus Fury in a close fifth-setter at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday evening.The Valkyries delivered their second win in a row on the road and now hold a 3-0 record when playing away from their home stadium.
The five-setter was full of momentum for both teams, but the Valkyries triumphed 3-2 after winning the first set 25-19, the third set 23-13 and the fifth set 15-11. The Fury secured the second and fourth sets 25-16 and 25...

The Charge • 9th April 2026

No. 15 rowing team dominates Jacksonville in 2026 season opener

The UCF rowing team started its season on the right foot, posting strong times against the Jacksonville Dolphins during Friday's regatta at Lake Pickett.The reigning Big 12 champions won all five events, sweeping the Dolphins 5-0.  
The No. 15-ranked Knights began the afternoon racing their Third Varsity Eight at 3:40 p.m. on Friday. The Knights recorded a time of 07:07.4, with freshman Eleanor McCandless as a coxswain.The remaining crew in this first race included juniors Makayla Baxley...

The Charge • 9th April 2026

Orlando Valkyries sign outside hitter Adanna Rollins-Schad

The current Major League Volleyball champions, the Orlando Valkyries, announced the signing of outside hitter Adanna Rollins-Schad to the team's roster. The move comes after a sweep loss to the Dallas Pulse last Saturday, and before facing the Indy Ignite on Thursday.The Valkyries added their fifth outside hitter to the roster by waiving setter Mac Podraza. The current outside hitters for the Valkyries are Charitie Luper, Hannah Maddux, Courtney Schwan and Lindsey Vander Weide. 
Rollins-...

The Charge • 9th April 2026

Orlando Valkyries fall in three-set sweep to Dallas Pulse

The Orlando Valkyries were swept in three sets by the Dallas Pulse during their third matchup this season on Saturday night at Addition Financial Arena.The Pulse (10-5) now holds a record of 2-1 against the Valkyries (8-8) in the current season. The teams first met Jan. 25 in Orlando, when the Valkyries took the win 3-2. The second time they faced Feb. 27, the Pulse battled through to a victory.
The Pulse sits second overall in the league, just behind Indy Ignite (12-2) and right before...

The Charge • 9th April 2026

Rowing team shares goals for new season following historic Big 12 title win

The UCF rowing team is preparing for a new season with a target on its back after a historic season that concluded with a Big 12 championship win. The team features new faces, but the objectives for the 2026 season remain: another Big 12 title and a top-10 finish. 
The Knights held their first media day on Thursday afternoon at the UCF Intercollegiate Rowing Center, where head coach Mara Allen addressed expectations for the upcoming season and the challenges of being defending champions...

The Charge • 9th April 2026

Orlando Valkyries face second loss of the season against the Dallas Pulse

The Orlando Valkyries saw a 2-0 lead slip away in a 3-2 loss Sunday night at Addition Financial Arena, spoiling the night for the reigning Major League Volleyball champions. The Valkyries suffered their second loss in a row in a thrilling match against the Dallas Pulse, MLV’s newest expansion team. In front of an enthusiastic and loud crowd, the Pulse defeated the Valkyries 3-2 in a riveting five-setter.
The Valkyries secured the first and second sets 26-24 and 25-22, respectively. Howev...

The Charge • 9th April 2026

Women’s track and field breaks records against Ohio State, Texas Tech, Florida Atlantic

The UCF women's track and field team excelled in a split session between two states on Friday. The Knights set multiple personal and program records against Ohio State, Texas Tech and Florida Atlantic.The distance team went to Gainesville to compete in the Alachua County Sports and Event Center Invitational, while the rest of the team flew to Lubbock, Texas, for the Stan Scott Invite.
A total of nine new personal records and four program records were broken. The historic day started with...