UCF Knights Clash with Western Illinois Leathernecks at Addition Financial Arena

As the UCF Knights prepare to host the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Addition Financial Arena, fans are eager to see if the home team can continue their recent performance trends. The Knights have shown a mixed bag of results in their last two outings, with a solid win against the Florida State Seminoles followed by a narrow defeat in a high-scoring double-overtime thriller against UNC Asheville Bulldogs.

In their victory over the Seminoles, UCF showcased defensive prowess by limiting their opponents to 54 points and dominating on rebounds with an impressive total of 52. Their offense was efficient from beyond the arc, hitting nearly 47 percent of three-point attempts. However, ball security was an issue as they turned over possession 20 times.

The game against UNC Asheville saw UCF's offense explode for 95 points but ultimately fall short in double overtime. The Knights improved on protecting the ball with only 14 turnovers and continued to score effectively in the paint with 46 points. Despite this offensive surge, they allowed a staggering 98 points to UNC Asheville.

Addition Financial Arena has been kind to UCF; it's where they secured their win against Florida State and fought valiantly in overtime versus UNC Asheville. With home-court advantage and an enthusiastic crowd behind them, UCF will look to capitalize on its strengths: rebounding dominance and inside scoring.

Fans should expect another competitive matchup as both teams take to the court aiming for victory. The game is scheduled for November 15th at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL. Those unable to attend can catch all the action live on ESPN+.