Tampa, Fla., Nov. 12, 2025 – The University of South Florida men's basketball team defeated Coppin State University, 100-50, on Wednesday at Yeungling Center, marking the second-largest margin of victory in program history.
Joseph Pinion led the Bulls with a career-high 24 points and six three-point field goals.
Wes Enis added 11 points, including three three-pointers.
CJ Brown contributed 11 points and four assists.
Izaiyah Nelson added his second double-double of the season with 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Caleb Sanders chipped in 12 points, including two triples off the bench.
In the first half, South Florida pushed the pace and applied constant pressure on Coppin State.
Joseph Pinion led the offense with 21 points, including multiple 3-pointers that kept the momentum on South Florida's side. The Bulls ran an aggressive attack, converting turnovers into points and spreading the floor to create open shots.
Contributions from
Wes Enis,
CJ Brown,
Izaiyah Nelson, and
Caleb Sanders helped balance the scoring and keep the offense moving. The half ended 49-23, with the Bulls holding the fifth-largest halftime lead in program history over the Eagles.
In the second half, the Bulls maintained their offensive intensity, scoring efficiently in the paint and via second-chance opportunities. Bench players contributed key minutes and points, helping the team sustain energy and momentum throughout the half. The Bulls continued their streak of forcing at least 18 turnovers and collecting 11 steals each game this season.
South Florida doubled Coppin State, closing the game with a 100-50 victory. The dominant performance showcased the Bulls' depth and efficiency on both ends of the floor, with the team controlling the pace, converting turnovers into points, and finishing strong in the paint.
Note-a-Bulls:
- Career Highs – Joseph Pinion scored a career-high 24 points, including six three-pointers.
- Consistent Scoring – Nelson tallied his second double-double of the season.
- First Points – Freshman Adriel Nyorha scored the first points of his career.
- Second-Largest Margin Of Victory – The 50-point win over Coppin State is the second-largest margin of victory in program history.
- Dominant Defense - The Bulls extended their streak this season, forcing at least 18 turnovers and recording 11 or more steals in each game.
Up Next:
The Bulls continue their 2025-26 season in the 'Love Wins Classic', traveling to Kennesaw, Georgia, to face Kennesaw State University on Sunday, November 16, at 2 p.m. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+ or listen live on Bulls Unlimited.
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About USF Men's Basketball
South Florida men's basketball named Bryan Hodgson, 37, as the program's 12th head coach on March 24, 2025. Hodgson came to Tampa from Arkansas State, where he led the program to back-to-back 20-win seasons and its first postseason appearance since 1999 in his two seasons at the helm.
The program, entering its 55th season in 2025-26, most recently won the American Athletic Conference regular season championship in 2023-24 and has made 13 postseason appearances, including three NCAA Tournaments, nine NITs, and a CBI championship in 2019. Three former Bulls – Chucky Atkins, Charlie Bradley, and Rodenko Dobras – have had their jerseys retired and are members of the USF Athletic Hall of Fame. The Bulls play their home games at the 10,400-seat Yuengling Center on the USF Tampa campus.
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