VMI Keydets @ UCF Knights
Jamichael Stillwell's third double-double helps UCF beat VMI 82-57
ORLANDO, Fla. -- — Jamichael Stillwell had 21 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and three steals for his third double-double of the season, Jordan Burks added 14 points, and UCF beat VMI 82-57 on Saturday.
Themus Fulks added 11 points, five rebounds and five assists for UCF (7-1), which had a 54-16 advantage in paint points and a 57-38 edge in rebounding.
Mario Tatum Jr. was the only double-digit scorer for VMI (3-7) with 19 points and three 3-pointers. The Keydets were 17 of 61 from the field (28%).
UCF used a 10-0 run in the first half to go ahead 27-22 and then added a 14-0 spurt — started and ended by Stillwell — for a 16-point lead with 1:02 left. The Knights led 45-32 at the break behind 12 points from Stillwell.
UCF led by double figures the entire second half. Carmelo Pacheco made the Knights' fourth 3-pointer to cap a 13-0 run for the largest lead of the game at 78-49 with 3:14 left.
UCF entered ranked third in the nation with a 47.7 3-point percentage before going 4 of 30 against VMI. The UCF starters went 0 for 9 from 3-point range including three misses by Riley Kugel, who entered with a team-high 16 on the season.
The Knights used 28 offensive rebounds to take 80 field-goal attempts.
VMI: Returns home to play Christendom on Friday.
UCF: Has a week off before hosting Towson on Dec. 7.
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Game Information
Orlando, FL
Referee:Doug Sirmons
Referee:James Ford
Referee:Keith Patterson
2025-26 Standings
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
| Big 12 ConferenceBig 12 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 16-2 | - | 36-3 |
| Houston | 14-4 | 2 | 30-7 |
| Iowa State | 12-6 | 4 | 29-8 |
| Kansas | 12-6 | 4 | 24-11 |
| Texas Tech | 12-6 | 4 | 23-11 |
| TCU | 11-7 | 5 | 23-12 |
| BYU | 9-9 | 7 | 23-12 |
| UCF | 9-9 | 7 | 21-12 |
| West Virginia | 9-9 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Cincinnati | 9-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Colorado | 7-11 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Arizona State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Oklahoma State | 6-12 | 10 | 20-15 |
| Baylor | 6-12 | 10 | 17-17 |
| Kansas State | 3-15 | 13 | 12-20 |
| Utah | 2-16 | 14 | 10-22 |
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