- Matchup: Pittsburgh Panthers vs UCF Knights
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Venue: Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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The UCF Knights (4-1) aim to secure a victory against the Pittsburgh Panthers (4-1) at the Ocean Center this Thursday.
In their previous match, the Pittsburgh Panthers showcased a dominant performance against Bucknell, winning decisively with a score of 84-50. They recorded 22 fouls while Bucknell had 14. The Panthers struggled a bit from beyond the arc, making only 6 out of 21 attempts. Bucknell, on the other hand, had an impressive free throw rate of 78.3%, converting 18 of 23 attempts. Bucknell collected 25 rebounds (6 offensive, 19 defensive) without any blocks, and they achieved 11 assists and 6 steals during the game. On the defensive side, Pittsburgh restricted their opponents to a mere 27.7% shooting percentage, allowing Bucknell to make 13 of 47 shots. The Panthers also recorded 20 assists, caused 15 turnovers, and managed to secure 10 steals. In total, they grabbed 41 rebounds, including 14 on the offensive end. From the free-throw line, they converted 9 out of 14 attempts, reaching a 64.3% success rate. Overall, Pittsburgh finished with a 50.8% field goal percentage (31 of 61) and hit 13 of 25 three-point attempts.
Barry Dunning Jr. was a significant contributor in this game, scoring 23 points on 8 for 13 shooting during his 27 minutes on the floor, along with collecting 7 rebounds. He achieved a shooting percentage of 61.5% but did not record any assists by the end of the game.
Pittsburgh heads into this game with a 4-1 record this season. They average 13.0 turnovers per game and commit 17.4 personal fouls. As a team, they pull down 41.0 rebounds per game and have accumulated 73 assists so far this year, ranking 123rd in Division 1 for passing accuracy. The Panthers are shooting 38.2% from beyond the arc (42 of 110) and 67.6% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 72.6 points per game, ranking 286th in Division 1, while enjoying a field goal percentage of 45.1%.
Defensively, the Panthers excel at forcing 10.2 turnovers per game while averaging 18.4 personal fouls. They rank 120th nationally for assists surrendered, allowing 51 throughout the season. Opponents are shooting 35.9% against them (103 of 287), and they concede an average of 31.6 rebounds per game. Their three-point defensive percentage stands at 27.7%, placing them 20th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at just 61.2.
In their last outing, the UCF Knights claimed victory over Oakland with a score of 87-83. Regarding rebounding, UCF permitted Oakland to collect 26 total rebounds (9 offensive). They had an impressive shooting performance from three, hitting 39.1% (9 of 23) and went 22 of 26 from the charity stripe (84.6%). Oakland hit 26 of 61 field goal attempts, achieving a shooting percentage of 42.6%, while the Knights shot 31 for 65 from the floor (47.7%). UCF converted 7 of 23 three-point attempts (30.4%) and finished with a free-throw percentage of 72.0%. The Knights also faced 18 team fouls during this matchup, resulting in 25 free throw attempts. They turned the ball over 11 times but managed to secure 4 steals, alongside pulling down a total of 41 rebounds (26 defensively, 15 offensively).
Jamichael Stillwell was a standout player for the Knights, scoring 20 points in 30 minutes on the court and registering 2 assists. He shot 61.5%, making 8 of 13 attempts, and pulled down 14 rebounds.
The Knights also hold a 4-1 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 50.5% from the field, which ranks 42nd nationally. UCF has scored a total of 445 points this year, averaging 89.0 points per game while securing 38.4 rebounds per contest. They average 20.0 assists (22nd in NCAA) and commit 14.2 turnovers per game while registering 19.6 team fouls. Their free throw percentage stands at 73.8%.
On the defensive side, the Knights rank 285th in points allowed per game, averaging 80.0. They force opponents into 11.6 turnovers and allow 43.6% shooting from the floor (214th nationally). UCF’s defense permits a 32.8% shooting percentage on three-pointers (43 of 131), with opponents converting 78.2% from the charity stripe. They concede 16.2 assists and 29.6 rebounds per game, ranking 312th and 39th, respectively, in those categories.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Pittsburgh!
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