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South Florida Bulls Stampede Past Charlotte 49ers in a Dominant Display at Halton Arena

The South Florida Bulls, ranked 25th, solidified their season record to 24-6 with a commanding victory over the Charlotte 49ers. The final score read 76-61 in favor of the Bulls, who outperformed their opponents in both halves of the game. The first half ended with the Bulls leading by five points and they extended that lead by ten more in the second half.


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

The Dale F. Halton Arena witnessed an impressive performance from the South Florida Bulls as they dominated various aspects of the game. With a field goal percentage of 48 and converting eight out of twenty attempts from beyond the arc, which translates to a three-point shooting accuracy of 40 percent, they showcased efficient scoring. Their prowess inside was evident as well with them notching up 28 points in paint.


Defensively, the South Florida Bulls were just as formidable. They gathered a total of nine steals and blocked two shots while maintaining discipline to avoid any ejections or foulouts throughout the contest. Their rebounding effort was particularly noteworthy; they pulled down an impressive total of 42 rebounds—26 defensive and an additional twelve on offense—giving them multiple second-chance opportunities which led to sixteen second-chance points.


On offense, teamwork played a pivotal role for South Florida; fourteen assists were recorded showing their ability to share and move the ball effectively against Charlotte's defense. This teamwork also contributed to an assist-turnover ratio of about two-to-one (2.33), indicating their careful handling and distribution of basketball throughout playtime.


The Charlotte team fought valiantly but struggled against South Florida's defense, managing only two steals themselves and turning over possession eleven times which resulted in twenty points for South Florida off those turnovers alone.


Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team: The next game for South Florida will be at home against Tulane Green Wave at Yuengling Center located in Tampa, FL on March 5th at approximately six o'clock PM Eastern Time Zone (ET). This match-up can be followed live on ESPN+, ensuring fans won't miss any action from this upcoming conference clash.

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