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the University of South Florida turns steals into streams of assists as the Charlotte 49ers chase halves

the University of South Florida moved to 83-60 over the Charlotte 49ers in a conference game at 2:00 PM EDT, with the Bulls carrying a 44-29 halftime margin.


the Bulls and the 49ers entered the day with the game closing on ESPN+ and an announced attendance of 6710, and the South Florida Bulls vs Charlotte 49ers final score landed at 83-60.


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

first half


the Bulls built the gap with 44 1st-half points while forcing 15 turnovers and collecting 11 steals for a turnover margin that shaped the opening stretch.


the Bulls also stacked 24 assists on 30 field goals in the box score, and that ball movement supported 13 made 3-pointers on 37 percent shooting from deep.


the 49ers answered with 29 1st-half points while hitting 8 total 3-pointers at 27 percent, and their 12 assists showed up even as the Bulls’ pressure took away possessions.


the Bulls’ transition game produced 19 fast-break points, and that pace paired with 17 points off turnovers in the South Florida Bulls vs Charlotte 49ers key moments.


second half


the Bulls added 39 2nd-half points while keeping total turnovers at 6, and the 4.0 assist-to-turnover ratio reflected clean half-court execution.


the Bulls won the rebounding ledger 44-36 with 16 offensive rebounds, and that work created 13 second-chance points in a South Florida Bulls vs Charlotte 49ers scoreline review.


the 49ers scored 31 after halftime while generating 10 second-chance points and 28 points in the paint, but 40 percent shooting overall limited their comeback push.


the Bulls’ defense stayed active with 2 blocks and 3 shots blocked at the rim or on the perimeter, and the 49ers finished with 3 blocks and 3 steals in response.


game leaders and tactical notes


the Bulls’ box score showed 34 points in the paint alongside 51 percent effective field goal rate, and those efficient touches complemented the perimeter volume.


Wes Enis carried over his previous-game form with 20 points and 6 assists, and Joseph Pinion’s prior line of 22 points supported the same spacing profile the Bulls showed with 35 3-point attempts.


CJ Brown’s previous 6 assists matched the Bulls’ game-wide passing theme that ended at 24 assists, and Josh Omojafo’s previous 2 steals fit the pressure that produced 11 steals in this post-game report South Florida Bulls.


the 49ers leaned on 15 bench points and a biggest lead of 7 earlier in the game flow, but the Bulls’ biggest lead reached 32 as the possession battle tilted.


the Bulls finished with 67 percent at the free-throw line on 15 attempts while the 49ers shot 60 percent on 10 attempts, and that difference held alongside the Bulls’ extra possessions.


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