NCAAB · Final

UCF Knights Dominate VMI Keydets in Convincing Win

Saturday, November 29, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Addition Financial Arena

UCF Knights 82, VMI Keydets 57, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won VMI Keydets vs UCF Knights?

UCF Knights beat VMI Keydets 82-57 at Addition Financial Arena on November 29, 2025.

Who was favored in VMI Keydets vs UCF Knights?

UCF Knights were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -4000 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.

The UCF Knights delivered a commanding performance against the VMI Keydets, securing an 82-57 victory at the Addition Financial Arena. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast between the two teams' recent forms, with UCF riding a five-game winning streak and VMI struggling with a five-game losing streak.

UCF entered the game with a strong home record of 5-1 and an overall record of 7-1. Their recent form has been impressive, averaging 89.8 points scored and allowing 75.0 points over their last five games. In their most recent outing, they triumphed over the Quinnipiac Bobcats with a score of 102-91, showcasing their offensive prowess. The Knights have been particularly effective at home, where they have averaged 87.0 points scored while allowing 80.0 points.

In stark contrast, the VMI Keydets have struggled this season, holding a record of 3-7. Their recent form has seen them average only 63.8 points scored and 82.8 points allowed in their last five games. Their most recent game resulted in a disappointing 48-81 loss to the Bowling Green Falcons. VMI's away record stands at 1-5, indicating their difficulties in hostile environments.

The odds for this matchup, provided by DraftKings, reflected UCF's dominance, with the Knights favored by 25.5 points. The total for the game was set at 159.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair, although UCF's defense was able to limit VMI's scoring opportunities.

In terms of player performances, UCF's scoring was well-distributed, with key contributions from multiple players. The Knights capitalized on their home court advantage, demonstrating their ability to execute plays effectively. The scoring plays highlighted in the second half included a series of three-pointers and dunks, showcasing UCF's offensive versatility.

The game conditions were favorable for UCF, as they played in front of a home crowd that undoubtedly energized their performance. The Knights' ability to maintain a high scoring average at home contrasted sharply with VMI's struggles on the road.

Overall, this matchup served as a testament to UCF's strong start to the season and VMI's ongoing challenges. The Knights' ability to dominate the scoreboard and control the pace of the game was evident throughout, solidifying their position as a formidable opponent in the NCAAB landscape.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UCF -25.5	159.5 o -105 / u -115	VMI Keydets +1600 · UCF Knights -4000

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Leaders

PointsJamichael Stillwell21UCF Knights
AssistsJamichael Stillwell5UCF Knights
ReboundsJamichael Stillwell14UCF Knights
PointsMario Tatum Jr.19VMI Keydets
AssistsMario Tatum Jr.2VMI Keydets
ReboundsTJ Johnson10VMI Keydets

Recent form

UCF Knights

Last 10: 7-3Streak W587 scored · 80 allowed per game5-1 at home

W102-91vs Quinnipiac BobcatsNov 26
W77-67vs Pittsburgh PanthersNov 21
W87-83vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesNov 18
W86-74at Texas A&M AggiesNov 15
W97-60vs Florida A&M RattlersNov 12
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

VMI Keydets

Last 10: 3-7Streak L575.8 scored · 79.1 allowed per game1-5 away

L48-81vs Bowling Green FalconsNov 26
L70-78at Buffalo BullsNov 24
L80-99at Stetson HattersNov 23
L54-87at Richmond SpidersNov 20
L67-69vs Jacksonville DolphinsNov 15
W106-54vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsNov 12
L68-106at Missouri TigersNov 9
W78-74at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesNov 8
W122-58vs Johnson & Wales-Charlotte JOHNSON & WALES-CHARLOTTENov 3
L65-85at Wofford TerriersMar 9

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
East Tennessee State	23-11	-	13-5
Mercer	19-13	2	11-7
Wofford	19-13	2	11-7
Samford	18-14	2	11-7
Furman	22-13	3	10-8
Western Carolina	15-16	3	10-8
UNC Greensboro	15-19	4	9-9
Chattanooga	13-19	6	7-11
The Citadel	11-22	6	7-11
VMI	6-26	12	1-17
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	VMI Keydets	UCF Knights
Field goals	17-61	32-80
Field goal %	28	40
Three-pointers	8-34	4-30
Three-point %	24	13
Free throws	15-21	14-17
Free throw %	71	82
Rebounds	38	57
Offensive rebounds	16	28
Defensive rebounds	22	29
Assists	6	19
Steals	6	6
Blocks	1	4
Turnovers	13	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	2	19
Fast-break points	3	21
Points in the paint	16	54
Fouls	19	16
Largest lead	6	29

How the scoring went

1st Half32-45Mario Tatum Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half34-45Linus Holmstrom made Layup.
2nd Half34-46Jamichael Stillwell made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-46Linus Holmstrom made Layup.
2nd Half36-48Jordan Burks made Layup. Assisted by Jamichael Stillwell.
2nd Half36-50Devan Cambridge made Dunk. Assisted by Themus Fulks.
2nd Half37-50Kaden Stuckey made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-50Jaylen Pazon made Layup.
2nd Half39-51Jamichael Stillwell made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-52Jamichael Stillwell made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-54Themus Fulks made Layup. Assisted by Jamichael Stillwell.
2nd Half40-54TJ Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-54TJ Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-56Jordan Burks made Jumper. Assisted by John Bol.
2nd Half41-57Jordan Burks made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-58John Bol made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-59John Bol made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-61John Bol made Layup. Assisted by George Beale Jr..
2nd Half42-61Kaden Stuckey made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-61Kaden Stuckey made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-63John Bol made Layup. Assisted by Themus Fulks.
2nd Half44-63Jaylen Pazon made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-63Jaylen Pazon made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-63Kaden Stuckey made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-64Devan Cambridge made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-65Devan Cambridge made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-65Linus Holmstrom made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mario Tatum Jr..
2nd Half49-66Themus Fulks made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-67Jamichael Stillwell made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-68Jamichael Stillwell made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-70Jamichael Stillwell made Layup. Assisted by Devan Cambridge.
2nd Half49-73George Beale Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jamichael Stillwell.
2nd Half49-75Jamichael Stillwell made Layup.
2nd Half49-78Carmelo Pacheco made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Themus Fulks.
2nd Half52-78Walker Andrews made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mario Tatum Jr..
2nd Half53-78Linus Holmstrom made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-80Jeremy Foumena made Dunk. Assisted by Chris Johnson.
2nd Half55-80Walker Andrews made Jumper.
2nd Half55-82Jeremy Foumena made Dunk. Assisted by Carmelo Pacheco.
2nd Half57-82Walker Andrews made Two Point Tip Shot.