Bulls extend winning streak to program-best 14 games
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 2, 2024) – The No. 25 ranked University of South Florida men’s basketball team is headed back to Tampa as the American Athletic Conference Regular Season Champions. It is the first time in program history that the Bulls have won a conference regular season title. Chris Youngblood led the Bulls with 17 points as South Florida defeated Charlotte 76-61 on Saturday.
With the win, USF moved to 22-5 overall and 15-1 in AAC play, while CLT moved to 17-11 overall and 11-5 in conference games. The 14-game winning streak is the second-longest active streak in the NCAA.
The Bulls extended their winning streak to 14 conference games, extending the longest streak in program history. The 15 wins in conference play are the most in program history. The 14-game winning streak is the longest winning streak in program history.
The 49ers opened the game on a 6-2 run, but the Bulls answered with a 10-5 run and tied it at 12-12 at the first media timeout. South Florida outscored Charlotte 4-2 over the next three minutes of play and extended its lead to 16-14.
It was a back-and-forth battle the next 8:42 of play as the Bulls held a 25-24 lead with 3:13 left in the half. Miguel got hot from the field and scored six of the team’s eight points to close out the half. South Florida took a 33-28 lead into the break.
The Bulls started the second half strong and outscored the 49ers 13-7. The two sides traded points as USF held a 55-44 lead with 11:39 left in regulation. During that stretch, Kobe Knox recorded a putback dunk.
South Florida continued to pressure Charlotte and extended its lead to 67-51 with 6:35 left on the clock. The Bulls held the 49ers without a field goal and took a 69-56 lead with 3:41 left to play, CLT made five free throws.
South Florida outscored Charlotte 7-5 to end the game and claimed a 76-61 victory.
Youngblood tied for a game-high 17 points, his 22nd game in double figures. He added three rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Kasean Pryor produced his 10th double-double of the season behind 16 points and a game-high 10 rebounds. He added two assists and one steal. Selton Miguel added a 13-point performance, his 23rd game in double digits, with four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Knox closed out the double-digit scorers with 12 points. He added five rebounds, two steals, two assists, and one block.
Lu’Cye led CLT with 17 points, while Nik Graves added 12 and Dean Reiber added 11 points.
Notables
· South Florida won its first regular-season conference title in program history.
·The Bulls extended their winning streak to 14 conference games, extending the longest streak in program history.
· The 15 wins in conference play are the most in program history.
· The 14-game winning streak is the longest winning streak in program history.
· The 14-game winning streak is the second-longest active streak in the NCAA.
· Chris Youngblood tied for a game-high 17 points, his 22nd game in double figures. He added three rebounds, one assist, and one steal.
· Kasean Pryor produced his 10th double-double of the season behind 16 points and a game-high 10 rebounds. He added two assists and one steal.
· Selton Miguel added a 13-point performance, his 23rd game in double digits, with four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
· Kobe Knox closed out the double-digit scorers with 12 points. He added five rebounds, two steals, two assists, and one block.
Next Up
USF returns to the friendly confines of the Yuengling Center on Tuesday, March 5. South Florida and Tulane are scheduled for a 7 p.m. tip on ESPN+. The Bulls will honor its seniors before the game for Senior Day.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 2, 2024) – The No. 25 ranked University of South Florida men’s basketball team is headed back to Tampa as the American Athletic Conference Regular Season Champions. It is the first time in program history that the Bulls have won a conference regular season title. Chris Youngblood led the Bulls with 17 points as South Florida defeated Charlotte 76-61 on Saturday.
With the win, USF moved to 22-5 overall and 15-1 in AAC play, while CLT moved to 17-11 overall and 11-5 in conference games. The 14-game winning streak is the second-longest active streak in the NCAA.
The Bulls extended their winning streak to 14 conference games, extending the longest streak in program history. The 15 wins in conference play are the most in program history. The 14-game winning streak is the longest winning streak in program history.
The 49ers opened the game on a 6-2 run, but the Bulls answered with a 10-5 run and tied it at 12-12 at the first media timeout. South Florida outscored Charlotte 4-2 over the next three minutes of play and extended its lead to 16-14.
It was a back-and-forth battle the next 8:42 of play as the Bulls held a 25-24 lead with 3:13 left in the half. Miguel got hot from the field and scored six of the team’s eight points to close out the half. South Florida took a 33-28 lead into the break.
The Bulls started the second half strong and outscored the 49ers 13-7. The two sides traded points as USF held a 55-44 lead with 11:39 left in regulation. During that stretch, Kobe Knox recorded a putback dunk.
South Florida continued to pressure Charlotte and extended its lead to 67-51 with 6:35 left on the clock. The Bulls held the 49ers without a field goal and took a 69-56 lead with 3:41 left to play, CLT made five free throws.
South Florida outscored Charlotte 7-5 to end the game and claimed a 76-61 victory.
Youngblood tied for a game-high 17 points, his 22nd game in double figures. He added three rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Kasean Pryor produced his 10th double-double of the season behind 16 points and a game-high 10 rebounds. He added two assists and one steal. Selton Miguel added a 13-point performance, his 23rd game in double digits, with four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Knox closed out the double-digit scorers with 12 points. He added five rebounds, two steals, two assists, and one block.
Lu’Cye led CLT with 17 points, while Nik Graves added 12 and Dean Reiber added 11 points.
Notables
· South Florida won its first regular-season conference title in program history.
·The Bulls extended their winning streak to 14 conference games, extending the longest streak in program history.
· The 15 wins in conference play are the most in program history.
· The 14-game winning streak is the longest winning streak in program history.
· The 14-game winning streak is the second-longest active streak in the NCAA.
· Chris Youngblood tied for a game-high 17 points, his 22nd game in double figures. He added three rebounds, one assist, and one steal.
· Kasean Pryor produced his 10th double-double of the season behind 16 points and a game-high 10 rebounds. He added two assists and one steal.
· Selton Miguel added a 13-point performance, his 23rd game in double digits, with four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
· Kobe Knox closed out the double-digit scorers with 12 points. He added five rebounds, two steals, two assists, and one block.
Next Up
USF returns to the friendly confines of the Yuengling Center on Tuesday, March 5. South Florida and Tulane are scheduled for a 7 p.m. tip on ESPN+. The Bulls will honor its seniors before the game for Senior Day.
