ORLANDO (UCFKnights.com) –The UCF men’s basketball team heads down the final stretch of non-conference play with a record of 8-2 and has won its last four home games. The Knights play the first of their final two contests before the holiday break on Sunday, hosting Stetson at 3 p.m.
GAME INFO
Date: Sunday, Dec. 16
Time: 3 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN3
Radio: 96.9 FM/740 AM The Game
Live Stats: https://ucfknights.co/2Qwpo3J
Known for their defense, the Knights got it done offensively their last time out, defeating high scoring Georgia Southern 95-88. It was the most points a Johnny Dawkins coached UCF teams has scored in the head coach’s three seasons at the helm.
Senior BJ Taylor was stellar in the win, scoring a career-high 35 points on 6-of-9 from three-point range. Taylor scored 27 of his 35 in the second half and had an astonishing 15 points in the final three minutes and 58 seconds of game action.
The Knights hold a 29-15 all-time advantage over Stetson, but have had even better success recently, winning the last 18 meetings between the in-state opponents. The last Hatter victory against UCF came back in 2001 in DeLand.
The Hatters come into CFE Arena at 2-9 with wins over Johnson and Western Illinois. Stetson most recently lost at home to Marist, 79-75.
NOTES TO KNOW
- The Knights are 5-1 at home in 2018-19.
- UCF is receiving votes in the most recent USA Today Coaches Poll.
- BJ Taylor ranks fifth in The American with a career-high 18.5 points per game.
- Terrell Allen ranks seventh in the nation with a 4.9 assist-to-turnover ratio.
- Tacko Fall leads The American with a 78.3 percent field goal percentage and is third in the nation with 3.4 blocked shots per game.
- Fall recently passed Keith Clanton for the all-time blocks record at UCF, totaling 228 in his career.
- Aubrey Dawkins has scored in double figures in each of his first 10 games as a Knight, the first player to do so in UCF’s Division I era.
- Johnny Dawkins earned his 50th win at UCF on Saturday, becoming the fastest UCF head coach to win 50 games in the Knights’ Division I era.
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PROMOTIONS TO KNOW
- Holiday Ticket Pack: Fans looking for a Holiday deal can take advantage of the Holiday Ticket Pack for either Sunday’s game or Friday’s game against Illinois State. For $26 receive two lower bowl tickets, two UCF holiday t-shirts and a post-game photo on the court. To redeem offer, click here.
- Season Ticket Holder Postgame Photo: To show a small token of UCF’s appreciation, the Knights are inviting all season ticket holders to come onto the court post-game for a Holiday Photo! UCF staff members will be at the top of Section 108 after the game ends to escort fans down to the court. Please bring your season ticket holder card for access to the court.
TICKETS FOR 2018-19
Fans excited for the 2018-19 UCF men's basketball season can purchase tickets today by calling (407) 823-1000 or online here: https://ucfknights.co/mbb1819tix.