Overview
- Jordan Burks led the Knights with 17 points, hitting four 3-pointers, while Riley Kugel added 16 and Themus Fulks 14.
- Jamichael Stillwell posted 12 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double, with outlets differing on whether it was his third or fourth this season.
- UCF pulled away after halftime, outscoring Mercer 46-36 while shooting 64.3% from the field and 5-for-7 from three in the second half.
- The win marks UCF’s eighth straight and its best start under coach Johnny Dawkins, matching the program’s longest streak since 2004-05.
- Next up, UCF hosts Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday, while Mercer, now 7-4, visits Washington State after getting 14 from Brady Shoulders and 13 from Armani Mighty.