Bulls Edge Out Tigers in a Nail-Biter at FedExForum

The South Florida Bulls and the Memphis Tigers faced off in a closely contested battle, with the Bulls emerging victorious with a 74-73 scoreline. The Bulls now hold a record of 0-0, while the Tigers stand at 10-0.

In an intense matchup at FedExForum, the South Florida Bulls secured a narrow victory over the Memphis Tigers. The game was marked by several lead changes and both teams displayed remarkable effort on court. The Bulls' performance was highlighted by their ability to maintain composure under pressure, particularly in the second half where they scored 42 points compared to their first-half tally of 32.

The team's offensive efforts were led by their accuracy from beyond the arc, converting 33 percent of their three-point attempts into valuable points. With ten three-pointers made throughout the game, these shots proved crucial in keeping pace with the Tigers' aggressive playstyle. Additionally, free throws were another area where South Florida excelled; they achieved a commendable 76 percent success rate from the line.

Defensively, South Florida managed to block two shots and came away with eight steals which contributed to their total of fifteen points off turnovers. Their defensive rebounds were also noteworthy as they collected nineteen throughout the game alongside thirteen offensive rebounds which helped them secure sixteen second-chance points.

Despite being outscored in fast break situations and points in paint – only managing two fast break points and eighteen paint points against Memphis's twenty-one and forty-two respectively – it was South Florida's resilience that stood out. They ended up with thirty-seven total rebounds compared to forty-one for Memphis but made up for it with better ball handling that resulted in fewer turnovers (eleven for USF versus thirteen for MEM).

As fans look forward to future games, they can anticipate another exciting contest when South Florida hosts Wichita State Shockers at Yuengling Center on January 21st at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. This upcoming game will be available for fans to watch on ESPN+ as part of an internet broadcast.