USF vs. Iona
Dec. 27, 2008
The Sun Dome ? Tampa, Fla.
Postgame Notes

● Up Next: The Bulls open BIG EAST play at home vs. the Syracuse Orange on Friday, Jan. 2, at 8:30 p.m. in a nationally televised game on ESPN.

● Sophomore guard Dominique Jones exploded for a career high 36 points, shooting an efficient 12-16 from the field, 7-9 from 3-point range and 5-6 from the free throw line. The 36 points bested his previous high of 31 done twice previously (12/6/08 at UCF and 2/26/08 vs. Seton Hall). It was his fifth career game with 30 or more points. He also finished with five assists, accounting for at least 46 of USF's 68 points.

● The 36 point outburst is tied for fifth on the all-time USF single-game scoring list. He is tied with five other players for fifth. The record is 42 by Charlie Bradley vs. Florida State on 12/10/82.

● Jones' seven 3-point field goals was also a career high, surpassing his previous high of five, done twice.

● Jones started his explosion with 17 first half points, hitting 6-8 field goals, 3-4 3-pointers and 2-2 from the free throw line. He also dished out four assists in the first stanza.

● Senior guard Jesus Verdejo was the only other Bull in double figures with

● Freshman guard Justin Leemow made his first career start vs. Iona.

● Freshman forward Eladio Espinosa made his third start of the year.