UCF Knights Dominate Florida A&M Rattlers 97-60
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Addition Financial Arena
UCF Knights 97, Florida A&M Rattlers 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Florida A&M Rattlers vs UCF Knights?
UCF Knights beat Florida A&M Rattlers 97-60 at Addition Financial Arena on November 11, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the UCF Knights defeated the Florida A&M Rattlers 97-60 at the Addition Financial Arena. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with UCF showcasing their offensive prowess while Florida A&M struggled to find their rhythm. The Knights improved their home record to 3-1, while the Rattlers fell to 0-4 on the road this season.
UCF entered the game with a mixed recent form, holding a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, but they had lost their previous match against the Vanderbilt Commodores, 93-105. The Knights averaged 83.3 points scored per game and allowed 83.6 points during this stretch. Their home record this season was solid, standing at 2-1 prior to this game, and they had shown a tendency to score well at home, averaging 84.2 points in their last five games.
On the other hand, Florida A&M came into the contest with a disappointing record of 0-3 on the road and 3-7 overall in their last ten games. They were on a three-game losing streak, having lost their last match against Kennesaw State Owls, 72-92. The Rattlers averaged 71.8 points scored and allowed 78.1 points during their recent stretch, indicating struggles on both ends of the court.
The game unfolded with UCF establishing control early, and they never looked back. The Knights' offense was relentless, with several players contributing to the scoring. The Rattlers, despite their efforts, could not keep pace. In the second half, UCF continued to extend their lead, with notable scoring plays including layups from John Bol and Amir Rahman, as well as a three-point jumper from Anthony Knowles.
In terms of injury, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams faced challenges in their recent performances, which may have been influenced by player availability.
The market had favored UCF heavily, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for the Knights to secure the victory. This was reflected in their performance on the court, where they executed their game plan effectively against a struggling Rattlers team.
Conditions for the game were not detailed in the block, but typically, home-court advantage plays a significant role in college basketball, and UCF capitalized on this by delivering a strong showing in front of their fans.
Overall, this fixture was worth noting not only for the final score but also for the implications it holds for both teams moving forward. UCF's ability to score efficiently at home and Florida A&M's continued struggles on the road will be crucial factors as they progress through the season.
Leaders
- PointsCarmelo Pacheco17UCF Knights
- AssistsThemus Fulks6UCF Knights
- ReboundsJordan Burks7UCF Knights
- PointsAnthony Knowles12Florida A&M Rattlers
- AssistsDevere Palmer Jr3Florida A&M Rattlers
- ReboundsMiles Ndalama6Florida A&M Rattlers
Recent form
UCF Knights
Last 10: 5-5Streak L183.3 scored · 83.6 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L93-105vs Vanderbilt CommodoresNov 8
- W82-78vs Hofstra PrideNov 4
- L94-98at Kansas JayhawksMar 13
- W87-72at Utah UtesMar 12
- L65-72at West Virginia MountaineersMar 8
- W83-70vs Oklahoma State CowboysMar 6
- L78-89at TCU Horned FrogsMar 1
- W80-76vs Kansas State WildcatsFeb 27
- W76-72vs Utah UtesFeb 23
- L95-104at Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 20
Florida A&M Rattlers
Last 10: 3-7Streak L371.8 scored · 78.1 allowed per game0-5 away
- L72-92vs Kennesaw State OwlsNov 8
- L67-102at South Florida BullsNov 4
- L76-91at Jackson State TigersMar 13
- W75-66vs Prairie View A&M PanthersMar 12
- L75-76at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsMar 8
- L70-73vs Southern JaguarsMar 4
- W73-68vs Grambling TigersMar 1
- L66-77at Alabama A&M BulldogsFeb 25
- L59-60at Alabama State HornetsFeb 22
- W85-76vs Alcorn State BravesFeb 18
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Florida A&M Rattlers | UCF Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-55 | 36-66 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 55 |
| Three-pointers | 6-21 | 13-20 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 65 |
| Free throws | 12-22 | 12-16 |
| Free throw % | 55 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 48 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 33 |
| Assists | 15 | 24 |
| Steals | 11 | 11 |
| Blocks | 6 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 22 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 24 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 46 |
| Fouls | 16 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 38 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half28-57Riley Kugel made Dunk. Assisted by Chris Johnson.
- 2nd Half30-57Devere Palmer Jr made Layup. Assisted by Kaleb Washington.
- 2nd Half30-60Devan Cambridge made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by George Beale Jr..
- 2nd Half31-60Devere Palmer Jr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half32-60Devere Palmer Jr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-60Devere Palmer Jr made Layup.
- 2nd Half34-62Kris Parker made Layup. Assisted by Carmelo Pacheco.
- 2nd Half37-62Anthony Knowles made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaquan Sanders.
- 2nd Half37-65Riley Kugel made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kris Parker.
- 2nd Half40-65Anthony Knowles made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaquan Sanders.
- 2nd Half40-66Jordan Burks made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-67Jordan Burks made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-68Jordan Burks made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-68Antonio Baker Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-69Carmelo Pacheco made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-70Carmelo Pacheco made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-70Antonio Baker Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-70Antonio Baker Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-73Carmelo Pacheco made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Devan Cambridge.
- 2nd Half46-73Miles Ndalama made Layup. Assisted by Tyler Shirley.
- 2nd Half46-76Carmelo Pacheco made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Devan Cambridge.
- 2nd Half47-76Devere Palmer Jr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-76Devere Palmer Jr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-79Carmelo Pacheco made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Themus Fulks.
- 2nd Half49-79Anquan Boldin Jr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-81George Beale Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-81Jaquan Sanders made Jumper. Assisted by Anquan Boldin Jr.
- 2nd Half52-81Jaquan Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-84George Beale Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Elijah Hulsewe.
- 2nd Half53-84Devere Palmer Jr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-86Riley Kugel made Jumper.
- 2nd Half53-88Devan Cambridge made Layup. Assisted by Riley Kugel.
- 2nd Half53-90George Beale Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-90Amir Rahman made Layup. Assisted by Malcolm Stute.
- 2nd Half55-92John Bol made Layup. Assisted by Chris Johnson.
- 2nd Half55-93John Bol made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-93Amir Rahman made Layup. Assisted by Kaleb Washington.
- 2nd Half57-95Poohpha Warakulnukroh made Jumper.
- 2nd Half60-95Anthony Knowles made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Malcolm Stute.
- 2nd Half60-97John Bol made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours UCF Knights, below favours Florida A&M Rattlers.
Venue
- Addition Financial ArenaOrlando, FL
- Attendance5577
- OfficialsGary Maxwell, Keith Patterson, Tommy Johnson
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