USF tied the second-largest comeback in program history as Jimmie Williams recorded a career-high 16 points
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 19, 2025 – Jimmie Williams recorded a career-high 16 points as the University of South Florida men’s basketball team erased a 20-point deficit in the second half against UTSA on Wednesday. The Bulls (13-14, 6-8) had five players finish in double digits in the 78-73 victory over the Roadrunners (10-16, 4-10) in San Antonio.
The 20-point comeback tied the second-longest in program history, matching last season’s 20-point comeback at No. 10 Memphis on Jan. 18, 2024. The largest comeback in program history is 25 against Stony Brook in the 2019 CBI.
South Florida ended the game on an 18-2 run to win 78-73. The Bulls held the Roadrunners to just two points in the final 4:09 of regulation. Brandon Stroud led the Bulls in the final four minutes with six points, while Williams and Kobe Knox each added four points.
Williams produced a team-high 16 points, with three rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Jamille Reynolds and Knox both ended the game with 13 points. Knox collected seven rebounds while Reynolds had six. Stroud brought down a career-high 17 rebounds to go along with 11 points, a career-high five steals, a career-best four blocks, and three assists. Jayden Reid rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points.
After the Bulls scored the game's first four points, the Roadrunners scored 10 unanswered and took a 10-4 lead. Later in the first half, UTSA added a 7-0 run and took a 40-29 lead into the half.
Midway through the second half, UTSA extended its lead to 20, 65-45, its largest of the game. The Bulls continued to battle. Jimmie Williams knocked down two 3-pointers, and Quincy Ademokoya added a 3-pointer, as USF cut the deficit to 11, 65-54.
Key Stats:
• South Florida ended the game on an 18-2 run to win 78-73. The Bulls held the Roadrunners to just two points in the final 4:09 of regulation.
• With the 20-point comeback, USF tied the second-longest comeback in program history. It is the second-straight season the USF has erased a 20-point deficit.
• The USF bench outscored the UTSA bench 33-9. It is the 21st time the South Florida bench has outscored their opponent’s bench this season.
Notables:
• Jimmie Williams recorded a career-high 16 points.
• CJ Brown has recorded a steal in his 12th straight game. He has the longest streak by a USF player, surpassing David Collins with 11 in 2012.
• Brandon Stroud brought down a career-high 17 rebounds to go along with 11 points, a career-high five steals, a career-best four blocks, and three assists.
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 19, 2025 – Jimmie Williams recorded a career-high 16 points as the University of South Florida men’s basketball team erased a 20-point deficit in the second half against UTSA on Wednesday. The Bulls (13-14, 6-8) had five players finish in double digits in the 78-73 victory over the Roadrunners (10-16, 4-10) in San Antonio.
The 20-point comeback tied the second-longest in program history, matching last season’s 20-point comeback at No. 10 Memphis on Jan. 18, 2024. The largest comeback in program history is 25 against Stony Brook in the 2019 CBI.
South Florida ended the game on an 18-2 run to win 78-73. The Bulls held the Roadrunners to just two points in the final 4:09 of regulation. Brandon Stroud led the Bulls in the final four minutes with six points, while Williams and Kobe Knox each added four points.
Williams produced a team-high 16 points, with three rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Jamille Reynolds and Knox both ended the game with 13 points. Knox collected seven rebounds while Reynolds had six. Stroud brought down a career-high 17 rebounds to go along with 11 points, a career-high five steals, a career-best four blocks, and three assists. Jayden Reid rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points.
After the Bulls scored the game's first four points, the Roadrunners scored 10 unanswered and took a 10-4 lead. Later in the first half, UTSA added a 7-0 run and took a 40-29 lead into the half.
Midway through the second half, UTSA extended its lead to 20, 65-45, its largest of the game. The Bulls continued to battle. Jimmie Williams knocked down two 3-pointers, and Quincy Ademokoya added a 3-pointer, as USF cut the deficit to 11, 65-54.
Key Stats:
• South Florida ended the game on an 18-2 run to win 78-73. The Bulls held the Roadrunners to just two points in the final 4:09 of regulation.
• With the 20-point comeback, USF tied the second-longest comeback in program history. It is the second-straight season the USF has erased a 20-point deficit.
• The USF bench outscored the UTSA bench 33-9. It is the 21st time the South Florida bench has outscored their opponent’s bench this season.
Notables:
• Jimmie Williams recorded a career-high 16 points.
• CJ Brown has recorded a steal in his 12th straight game. He has the longest streak by a USF player, surpassing David Collins with 11 in 2012.
• Brandon Stroud brought down a career-high 17 rebounds to go along with 11 points, a career-high five steals, a career-best four blocks, and three assists.
