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Space U Brew 12/18: MBB's Best Start in Dawkins History

The men's basketball team beat Mercer and are 9-1 this season.

Good morning, Knights. Conference play begins in 2 days for women’s basketball!

What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out below!

🏀 Men beat Mercer
💰 Revenue sharing/NIL
🚀 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Best Yet. The men’s basketball team beat Mercer 81-63 on Wednesday night. UCF is now 9-1 this season, marking the team’s best start under head coach Johnny Dawkins. UCF is also tied for ninth in Division I’s longest active win streak at eight straight wins, also a best under Dawkins. The Knights shot 44.10% from the field and 33.33% from behind the arc. Four men scored in double figures. Themus Fulks led the way with 14 points. Jamichael Stillwell recorded his fourth double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

🤔 TRIVIA FOR YOU

Honored. Volleyball player Avah Armour was named an AVCA All-American. She was named to the honorable mention. She is one of 99 athletes to receive the honor.

Armour is the # volleyball player in program history to receive an AVCA All-American honor.

Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🚀 ONE BIG THING

From the AD. Athletic Director Terry Mohajir has an update on revenue sharing and NIL. Universities can now share up to $20.5 million with student-athletes due to the House settlement. UCF launched the Competitive Success Fund. UCF was able to make the departmental decision to fully fund the maximum amount allowed under the House settlement guidelines for 2025-26. If you have a business and would like to get involved with UCF funding, fill out this interest form.

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Saturday, December 20

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. BYU @ 2pm ET | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. FGCU @ 5pm ET | Live Stats | Tickets

📬 SHARE THE BREW

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 9th!

🚀 Have a great Thursday, y’all!