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Bulls Charge at Tigers in Memphis Showdown

As the South Florida Bulls prepare to face off against the Memphis Tigers, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent success on the court. The Bulls have been showing a strong performance in their past games, with an impressive victory over the Owls where they scored 81 points and demonstrated a remarkable ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 28 points off them.


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

Their defensive prowess was also on display as they racked up 8 blocks and 12 steals, which contributed to a significant fast break advantage of 17 points. The team's free throw accuracy was notable too, with an excellent completion rate of 86 percent. This combination of tight defense and efficient scoring has been a key trend for the Bulls.


In another recent game against Temple's Owls, the Bulls secured a win with 76 points. They maintained consistency in field goal percentage at around 48 percent and continued to exploit turnovers by scoring 18 points from them. Their assists-to-turnover ratio improved to 1.42, indicating better ball handling and decision-making during play.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing as they faced a narrow defeat against UAB Blazers despite putting up a good fight with solid two-point shooting at around 53 percent. One area that could use improvement is their free throw performance which dropped significantly in that game.


The upcoming match will be held at FedExForum in Memphis—a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere that could challenge any visiting team. The South Florida Bulls will need to maintain their defensive intensity and continue converting opportunities into points if they hope to overcome the home-court advantage enjoyed by the Memphis Tigers.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN channel number 206 on January 19th at FedExForum in Memphis; tip-off is scheduled according to Central Time Zone timings.

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