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USF vs. Marquette Post Game Notes

USF vs. Marquette
Post Game Notes
Feb 6, 2009
USF Sun Dome- Tampa, Fla.

  • The win over No. 8 Marquette was USF's highest win against an Associated Press ranked opponent in its 38 year history. The previous high was an 81-76 win at No. 15 Tulane on Feb. 24, 1992.  
  • Up Next: The Bulls remain at home to face Providence on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Sun Dome. The game can be seen on ESPN360.com and can also be heard on 1250 AM and GoUSFBulls.com. A live blog will also be ongoing during the game on GoUSFBulls.com. 
  • The Bulls had three players in double digit points, led by senior guard Jesus Verdejo with a game-high 21. Dominique Jones added  and Chris Howard 10. Jones also added five rebounds and a team-high four assists
  • Junior center Alex Rivas pulled down a team-high nine rebounds.
  • Dominique Jones continues to move up the all-time USF scoring list. With 15 points vs. Marquette he has moved into 21st all-time with 930 points. He is 16 points behind Donzel Rush's 946 points for 20th all-time.
  • With 21 points Jesus Verdejo passed four players to move into 33rd on the all-time USF scoring list with 767 points.
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Players Mentioned

Chris Howard

#3 Chris Howard

G
6' 3"
Junior
Dominique Jones

#20 Dominique Jones

G
6' 4"
Sophomore
Alex Rivas

#11 Alex Rivas

C
6' 10"
Junior
Jesus Verdejo

#23 Jesus Verdejo

G
6' 4"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Chris Howard

#3 Chris Howard

6' 3"
Junior
G
Dominique Jones

#20 Dominique Jones

6' 4"
Sophomore
G
Alex Rivas

#11 Alex Rivas

6' 10"
Junior
C
Jesus Verdejo

#23 Jesus Verdejo

6' 4"
Senior
G