Saturday, December 16
Tampa, FL
7:00 PM
University of South Florida
vs
NC State
Photo by: Mary Holt / University of South Florida Athletics
South Florida Set For Saturday Night Showdown with No. 3/4 NC State
December 15, 2023 | Women's Basketball
Game Details: Saturday, Dec. 16, Tampa, Fla., 7:00 p.m.
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Tampa, Fla. Dec. 15, 2023ย โ South Florida women's basketball (7-3) welcomes No. 3/4 NC State (10-0) to the Yuengling Center for a showdown on Saturday, Dec. 16. Tipoff is slated for 7:00 p.m. and the action will stream live on ESPN+.
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SETTING THE STAGE
USF is looking for its seventh straight home victory of the season. For the Undefeated Wolfpack, the contest marks their first true road game of the season.
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THE SOUTH FLORIDA-NC STATE SERIES
Saturday marks the third meeting between the Bulls and the Wolfpack but the first-ever clash in Tampa. NC State holds a 2-0 all-time advantage against South Florida and the series dates back to the 2020-21 season. The most recent paring was a 65-57 South Florida loss on Dec. 11, 2022.
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LAST TIME OUT
Freshman guardย Vittoria Blasighย put up a career-high 31 points in South Florida's 105-75 victory against Gardner-Webb on Sunday. The triumph marked head coachย Jose Fernandez's 450 career win and the program's 18th 100-plus victory in program history. Senior guardย Sammie Puisisย started for the first time this season and contributed 21 points, a team-high two steals, a pair of rebounds, and a single assist. Sophomore guardย Marina Asensioย added a personal-best 16 points by shooting 5-of-6 from field goal range, with four 3-pointers. Asensio also matched a career-high seven assists on the day.
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BULL LEADERS
South Florida is led by Blasigh, who leads the squad with a 21.0 scoring average. Blasigh (31 3PM) is ranked 14th nationally in total 3-pointers made. Sophomore wing Carla Brito (9.9 ppg.) leads on the glass with 7.7 rebounds per contest, which ranks fifth in the American. Redshirt senior guard Aerial Wilson dishes out a team-best 3.7 assists per contest. Wilson's 37 total assists ranks third in the American.
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POSTGAME TEDDY BEAR TOSS AND HOLIDAY SWEATERS
Bulls fans are encouraged to bring a Teddy for the postgame Teddy Bear Toss, which will be donated to a local hospital. Giveaways for the Holiday game include Ugly Sweaters for the first 1,000 fans. Even Santa will be in attendance and available for pictures at Gate A ending at the start of the game.
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A LOOK AHEAD - WEST PALM CLASSIC
The Bulls head to West Palm next week to face IUPUI (Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1:15 p.m.) and No. 10 Baylor (Thursday, Dec. 21, 3:30 p.m.) in the West Palm Classic. Fans can purchase tickets at the link here: https://gobulls.co/3GJziXb
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TICKETSย
Fans can purchase women's basketball tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or atย USFBullsTix.com.
ABOUT USF WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
For complete coverage of USF women's basketball, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitterย |ย Facebookย |ย Instagram).
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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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โย #GoBullsย โ
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TV:ย ESPN+
Bulls Unlimited: Listen
Live Coverage:ย Stats
X: @USFWBB
Instagram: @USFWBB
Facebook:ย South Floridaย Women's Basketball
South Florida Links:ย Notesย |ย ย Newsย |ย Rosterย |ย Schedule
NC State Links:ย Newsย |ย Rosterย |ย Schedule
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Tampa, Fla. Dec. 15, 2023ย โ South Florida women's basketball (7-3) welcomes No. 3/4 NC State (10-0) to the Yuengling Center for a showdown on Saturday, Dec. 16. Tipoff is slated for 7:00 p.m. and the action will stream live on ESPN+.
ย
SETTING THE STAGE
USF is looking for its seventh straight home victory of the season. For the Undefeated Wolfpack, the contest marks their first true road game of the season.
ย
THE SOUTH FLORIDA-NC STATE SERIES
Saturday marks the third meeting between the Bulls and the Wolfpack but the first-ever clash in Tampa. NC State holds a 2-0 all-time advantage against South Florida and the series dates back to the 2020-21 season. The most recent paring was a 65-57 South Florida loss on Dec. 11, 2022.
ย
LAST TIME OUT
Freshman guardย Vittoria Blasighย put up a career-high 31 points in South Florida's 105-75 victory against Gardner-Webb on Sunday. The triumph marked head coachย Jose Fernandez's 450 career win and the program's 18th 100-plus victory in program history. Senior guardย Sammie Puisisย started for the first time this season and contributed 21 points, a team-high two steals, a pair of rebounds, and a single assist. Sophomore guardย Marina Asensioย added a personal-best 16 points by shooting 5-of-6 from field goal range, with four 3-pointers. Asensio also matched a career-high seven assists on the day.
ย
BULL LEADERS
South Florida is led by Blasigh, who leads the squad with a 21.0 scoring average. Blasigh (31 3PM) is ranked 14th nationally in total 3-pointers made. Sophomore wing Carla Brito (9.9 ppg.) leads on the glass with 7.7 rebounds per contest, which ranks fifth in the American. Redshirt senior guard Aerial Wilson dishes out a team-best 3.7 assists per contest. Wilson's 37 total assists ranks third in the American.
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POSTGAME TEDDY BEAR TOSS AND HOLIDAY SWEATERS
Bulls fans are encouraged to bring a Teddy for the postgame Teddy Bear Toss, which will be donated to a local hospital. Giveaways for the Holiday game include Ugly Sweaters for the first 1,000 fans. Even Santa will be in attendance and available for pictures at Gate A ending at the start of the game.
ย
A LOOK AHEAD - WEST PALM CLASSIC
The Bulls head to West Palm next week to face IUPUI (Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1:15 p.m.) and No. 10 Baylor (Thursday, Dec. 21, 3:30 p.m.) in the West Palm Classic. Fans can purchase tickets at the link here: https://gobulls.co/3GJziXb
ย
TICKETSย
Fans can purchase women's basketball tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or atย USFBullsTix.com.
ABOUT USF WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
For complete coverage of USF women's basketball, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitterย |ย Facebookย |ย Instagram).
ย
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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