The South Florida Bulls have emerged victorious against the East Carolina Pirates with a final score of 71-60. The Bulls now hold a record of 1-0, while the Pirates fall to 0-1. The game, held at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, showcased the Bulls' offensive efficiency and defensive prowess.

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 South Florida Bulls started strong, putting up an impressive 40 points in the first half compared to the Pirates' 28. They maintained their lead throughout the game with a consistent performance that culminated in an additional 31 points by the end of the second half. The team's shooting was particularly effective; they achieved a field goal percentage of 51 and were successful on 61 percent of their two-point attempts.

Key players for the South Florida Bulls contributed significantly to this win. Their offense was facilitated by distributing 16 assists across various scorers, demonstrating effective teamwork and ball movement. Defensively, they managed to block four shots from their opponents and made seven steals which disrupted the Pirates' flow on offense.

The South Florida Bulls capitalized on turnovers scoring 20 points off them while also adding fast break points totaling ten. Their ability to convert opportunities into points was evident as they outscored East Carolina's second-chance points by two.

On defense, rebounds played a crucial role for both teams; however, it was South Florida who edged out with a total rebound count of 36 against East Carolina's total rebounds tallying up to just under that number at only thirty-two rebounds secured by them during playtime today here inside this venue located within North Carolina state lines where over four thousand fans witnessed these events unfold live before their eyes tonight here now already past us all together collectively speaking about what has transpired between these two sides competing against one another out there on hardwood floorboards underneath bright lights shining down from above high ceilings overhead inside this building we call Minges Coliseum home court advantage notwithstanding notwithstanding any other factors involved either directly or indirectly related thereto whatsoever period end sentence full stop no more words needed said done finished complete over with moving forward looking ahead towards future 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