South Florida Bulls Edge Past UAB Blazers in a Nail-Biter at Bartow Arena
The South Florida Bulls and the UAB Blazers faced off in a closely contested match that ended with the scoreboard reading 72-69. The Bulls now stand with an impressive record, while the Blazers' tally shifts following this encounter. The game was marked by several lead changes and ties, indicating a battle where neither side gave quarter easily.
From the onset, the South Florida Bulls showed determination, outscoring the Blazers 17-8 in the first quarter. The second quarter saw them add another 20 points to their tally against UAB's 17, demonstrating consistent offensive execution. As play progressed into the third quarter, however, momentum seemed to shift as they managed only 13 points compared to UAB's robust 24-point effort.
Despite this setback, it was in the final stretch where South Florida truly shone. They rallied to score an impressive 22 points in the fourth quarter alone. This surge was critical for securing their victory over a resilient Blazers team that put up 20 points in their own right during these last minutes of play.
Statistically speaking, South Florida showcased balanced team play with contributions across various facets of their game plan. They finished with a commendable field goal percentage of fifty percent on fifty-eight attempts and were particularly effective from two-point range at fifty-two percent accuracy on forty-six attempts.
Their prowess from beyond the arc also played a pivotal role; knocking down five three-pointers at forty-two percent accuracy proved crucial in maintaining distance from their opponents on the scoreboard. Additionally, they capitalized on free throw opportunities by making nine out of thirteen attempts—a solid sixty-nine percent success rate.
On defense and rebounding fronts too, South Florida held firm; they amassed thirty-two total rebounds—twenty-one defensive and nine offensive—and executed one block alongside one steal which contributed to eleven points off turnovers for them.
The upcoming home game for South Florida Bulls is set against Rice Owls at Yuengling Center located in Tampa FL on February 7th at 6:00 PM local time (Eastern Time). Fans eager to follow along can catch all live action as it unfolds directly from Yuengling Center or tune into broadcasts scheduled for that evening.