The Sun Belt Conference continued its men’s soccer resurgence as UCF captured its first Sun Belt Tournament title on November 16, defeating Marshall 3‑1 in the championship final. UCF’s Lilian Ricol delivered a standout performance, scoring twice and earning Most Outstanding Player honors, while the victory secured the Knights an automatic berth into the 2025 NCAA Tournament ([sunbeltsports.org](https://sunbeltsports.org/news/2025/11/16/ucf-claims-first-ever-sun-belt-mens-soccer-championship.aspx?utm_source=openai)).