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USF Women’s Basketball set to face UCLA No. 3 in final game of WBCA Challenge

Bulls to battle UCLA in Las Vegas at Michelob Ultra Arena

November 14, 2025

TAMPA, Fla., November 14, 2025 – The University of South Florida women's basketball team (2-1) is set to close out the 2025 WBCA Challenge on Saturday evening with a matchup against No. 3 UCLA (4-0). Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas.
 
Setting the Stage
USF enters the final day of the tournament looking to rebound and finish strong. The Bulls opened the WBCA Challenge on Thursday against Fairfield and now turn their attention to one of the nation's elite programs.
 
UCLA comes into Saturday's contest undefeated at 4-0 after defeating North Carolina, 78–60, on Thursday night. The Bruins, a Final Four team last season, ranked No. 3 nationally and continue to build momentum to start the year.
 
The Opponents
UCLA has opened the season with dominant play on both ends of the floor, highlighted by last night's 18-point win over UNC. Behind strong guard play, a deep rotation, and postseason experience, the Bruins present the Bulls with their toughest test of the early season.
 
Note-A-Bulls:
  • Edyn Battle reached a major milestone on Thursday night, officially surpassing 1,500 career points during the game against Fairfield. 
  • Stefanie Ingram continues to lead the American Conference in assists, averaging eight per game. She added another eight against Fairfield, maintaining the league's top mark.
  • Lo'r Mputu made a strong impact in Thursday's matchup, finishing with 12 rebounds. 

Up Next
Following the WBCA Challenge, USF returns home to host No. 15 Duke on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m, at the Yuengling Center, continuing its challenging non-conference slate against another Power Four opponent.
 
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ABOUT SOUTH FLORIDA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Michele Woods-Baxter was named as USF women's basketball interim head coach. South Florida women's basketball has built a storied tradition over the past 25 seasons, highlighted by 19 postseason tournament appearances and 10 NCAA Tournament berths. The program has achieved 12 20-win seasons, two WNIT Final Four appearances, and captured the 2008-09 WNIT championship.



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