UCF Knights Defeat Tennessee Tech 80-69

The UCF Knights improved to a 4-0 record after defeating Tennessee Tech 80-69, with Keyshawn Hall leading the team with 20 points. Darius Johnson reached a milestone by scoring his 1,000th career point during the game, becoming the 21st player in UCF history to do so. The Knights built a substantial lead before Tennessee Tech mounted a comeback, narrowing the gap to just three points late in the second half. However, UCF maintained their composure to secure the victory. Dallan Coleman and Jordan Ivy-Curry also contributed significantly, scoring 14 and 15 points, respectively. UCF's strong start under head coach Johnny Dawkins ties their best record since the 2021-22 season.