The Sun Belt Conference men’s soccer tournament concluded with a notable championship victory by the UCF Knights. UCF secured the title by defeating No. 16 Marshall with a 3‑1 result, marking its first Sun Belt tournament championship since joining the conference in 2023 ([sports.yahoo.com](https://sports.yahoo.com/article/champions-men-soccer-knocks-off-203937111.html?utm_source=openai)). Their tournament run included wins over Georgia Southern, top‑seed Kentucky, and Marshall, illustrated by a standout performance from Tournament Most Outstanding Player Lilian Ricol ([sports.yahoo.com](https://sports.yahoo.com/article/champions-men-soccer-knocks-off-203937111.html?utm_source=openai)). The tournament reflects the growing competitiveness within the Sun Belt Conference, with multiple member institutions demonstrating strong postseason performance throughout the 2025 season.