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Carmelo Pacheco leads UCF past South Alabama with eight 3-pointers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 1:57 AM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Carmelo Pacheco leads UCF past South Alabama with eight 3-pointers

Summary

Carmelo Pacheco recorded a career-high eight 3-pointers, helping UCF defeat South Alabama 76-69 on November 10 at Addition Financial Arena. UCF overcame a 33-26 deficit with a strong performance from Pacheco, who scored 24 points, and Dior Johnson, who also added 24 points and nine assists. The Knights shot a season-high 17 three-pointers and improved to 3-0 for the season. This victory marks UCF's first win in the series against South Alabama, ending a six-game losing streak that dates back to 1984. UCF will next host Georgia Southern on November 17.

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By the Numbers

•UCF improves to 3-0, marking their first 3-0 start since 2025.
•Carmelo Pacheco sets career-high with eight 3-pointers.
•Dior Johnson contributes 24 points and 9 assists.
•UCF ended a six-game losing streak against South Alabama.
•Next game for UCF is against Georgia Southern on November 17.

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1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Carmelo Pacheco’s career-night beyond the arc sparks UCF past South Alabama

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Johnny Dawkins had seen enough. With just 1:29 remaining in the first half and UCF trailing 33-26, South Alabama was clearly outshooting, outrebounding and outperforming the Knights. In response, Dawkins called a quick timeout, urging his team to regroup and find their rhythm. Shooting guard Carmelo Pacheco obliged, setting a career high with eight 3-pointers while scoring a season-high 24 ...
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