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South Florida Bulls Host Rice Owls at Yuengling Center in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the South Florida Bulls prepare to host the Rice Owls at the Yuengling Center, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter in men's basketball. The Bulls have been on an impressive run, showcasing their dominance on their home court with a series of convincing victories.


Feb 11, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; South Florida Bulls forward Sam Hines Jr. (20) dribbles against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

In their recent matchups, the Bulls have displayed a potent offense and solid defense. Their last game against the Great Danes ended with an 89-73 victory, where they excelled in two-point shooting (60 percent) and free throws (70 percent), while also capitalizing on turnovers with 21 points off them. This performance was backed by strong rebounding, grabbing 40 boards including 15 offensive rebounds which led to 22 second-chance points.


The preceding game saw them overcome the Ramblers with a score of 77-64. The team shot over half of their field goals successfully (51 percent) and were particularly effective from beyond the arc hitting eight out of nineteen three-point attempts (42 percent). Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an impressive 1.63, indicating smart ball movement and decision-making.


Their most dominant display came against the Golden Lions where they put up an astounding 104 points while maintaining high efficiency from both two-point range (65 percent) and three-point range (37 percent). They also demonstrated exceptional playmaking abilities dishing out 27 assists compared to just nine turnovers for an outstanding assist-to-turnover ratio of three.


The trend suggests that fans can expect another strong offensive showing from South Florida Bulls when they take on Rice Owls. With their ability to score both inside and outside while keeping turnovers low, coupled with aggressive rebounding leading to second-chance opportunities, it sets up for another potential win at home.


The upcoming game is scheduled for January 13th at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL. Fans looking forward to catching this exciting matchup can tune into ESPNU channel number 208 for live coverage.

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