ORLANDO, FLA --- What makes a great college basketball venue? Action. Intensity. Passion.
That can be found on the floor at CFE Arena. Look to the stands and the same thing can be found.
As the UCF Men's Basketball team continues their best season in school history, the student section backs them every step of the way.
During a marquee conference showdown against then #13 Houston, I learned what it was like to be part of the vaunted "Knightmare."
What makes the student section so great?
"The number one thing you have to know is you have to be loud all game," said UCF student Emily Banister. "You have to be obnoxious and ready to get inside the opposing team's head."
That isn't a problem. The student section has a study guide of the opponent provided with embarrasing tweets and fun facts.
Unfortunately, the trash talk wasn't enough to derail a hot-shooting Houston team. UCF fell 77-68 on February 7 at home.
The real winner was the student section for providing constant entertainment for a full 40 minutes.