The Eagles also couldn’t miss for large chunks of that second half and forced the Knights to play at a faster pace than they would like. Entering the night, the Eagles ranked eighth among Division I teams in adjusted tempo, according to KenPom.com. UCF, conversely, ranked 333rd. Smith said this win, which gives UCF an 8-2 record, assured the Knights that they can win while playing smaller and faster than usual. Dawkins said that ability is something he already knew resided inside his team.