South Florida Bulls Stumble at Yuengling Center Against Maine Black Bears
The South Florida Bulls faced a challenging contest at the Yuengling Center, ending with a score of 70-59 in favor of the visiting Maine Black Bears. The Bulls now stand with an even record, while the Black Bears improved their season performance.
The game saw the Bulls putting up a resilient fight but falling short against the Black Bears' offense. Despite out-rebounding their opponents with 40 rebounds to Maine's 35 and dominating points in the paint with 38 compared to Maine's 32, South Florida struggled from beyond the arc, converting only two out of twenty three-point attempts for a low ten percent shooting rate from distance.
Maine's field goal percentage stood at forty-nine percent as they made twenty-five out of fifty-one attempts. Their proficiency extended to three-pointers where they shot forty-three percent by sinking six out of fourteen shots. The free throw line also favored the visitors as they scored seventy percent of their free throws.
South Florida showcased aggressive defense throughout the game, recording seven steals and two blocks. However, this was slightly overshadowed by personal fouls totaling eighteen which contributed to Maine's scoring opportunities from free throws.
On an individual level, turnovers were an issue for both teams; South Florida committed eleven while Maine had fourteen turnovers. Both teams displayed similar assist-to-turnover ratios at one point zero each.
As for fast break points, South Florida capitalized on these opportunities with seventeen fast break points against Maine’s eight. Additionally, second-chance points were notable for South Florida who managed fourteen compared to just five by their opponents.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate seeing how South Florida will regroup after this setback when they face off against Hofstra Pride at David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex - Hofstra Arena in Hempstead on December 1st. This matchup will be available for viewing on FloHoops via internet broadcast networks.