Tampa, Fla. Nov. 24, 2023 – South Florida women's basketball (5-2) fell to Arizona State (5-2), 66-49, in day two of Paradise Jam action in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands on Friday night.
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Carla Brito led the Bulls with 13 points, eight rebounds and two assists.
Vittoria Blasigh (11 points) rounded out USF Performers in double-figures, knocked down three triples, and had two steals.
COACH FERNANDEZ SAID
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NOTABLE NUMBERS
- USF's all-time record in the Paradise Jam shuffled to 6-5.
- Arizona State holds a 2-0 all-time advantage against South Florida.
- Judit Valero Rodrieguez (2-points) scored her first points for the green and gold in four minutes of action.
- Blasigh has hit double figures and three or more 3-pointers in 5-of-7 contests.
- L'or Mputu added a career-high six points.
UP NEXT
South Florida will face No. 12/12 Texas tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 24) in the final day of action at the Paradise Jam. Tipoff is slated for 8 p.m. EST and the matchup will stream live on ESPN+.
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South Florida women's basketball recorded its 11th 20-win season during the 2022-23 campaign. USF has made 18 postseason tournament appearances and had nine NCAA Tournament berths in head coach Jose Fernandez's 23 seasons. The all-time winningest coach in program history, Fernandez has guided USF to 11 20-win seasons, two WNIT final four appearances, the 2009 WNIT championship, has won over 400 career games, and is the all-time wins leader in the American Athletic Conference.
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In 2022-23, the Bulls had four players recognized by The American for impressive seasons, including Elena Tsineke (AAC Co-Player of the Year, All-Conference First Team), Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu (AAC Co-Player of the Year, All-Conference First Team), Sammie Puisis (AAC Newcomer of the Year, All-Conference Second Team) and Carla Brito (AAC All-Freshman Team).
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