Kennesaw, Ga., Nov. 16, 2025 – The University of South Florida men's basketball team defeated Kennesaw State, 108-89, on Sunday afternoon at VyStar Arena in the Love Wins Classic. This marks the first USF team in program history to score 100 points in three of their first four games.
Joseph Pinion matched the career-high 24 points he set in the previous game and shot a perfect 100% from deep, going three-for-three from beyond the arc.
Josh Omojafo added 20 points and six rebounds, and
Izaiyah Nelson posted his third double-double of the season with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks.
Wes Enis finished with 13 points and three assists,
CJ Brown added 10 points and four assists, and freshman
Gavin Hightower contributed 9 points off the bench.
In the first half, South Florida established control with aggressive defense and efficient pick-and-roll execution. Pinion sparked the offense with another explosive start, scoring 20+ points before halftime for the second straight game.
The defense generated stops, converting turnovers into scoring opportunities, and kept the tempo in South Florida's favor. The half ended 56-41, with the Bulls holding their lead the entire half.
In the second half, the Bulls kept up their offensive intensity, scoring efficiently in the paint and from three. Bench players added important minutes and points, helping the team maintain energy and momentum throughout the half.
South Florida's defense created extra possessions while the offense executed efficiently, maintaining the lead for the entire game.
The Bulls pulled away decisively, closing the game with a 108-89 victory. The dominant performance showcased South Florida's depth and efficiency on both ends of the floor, with the team controlling the pace, converting opportunities into points, and finishing strong consistently in the paint.
Note-a-Bulls:
- Career High Match – Joseph Pinion scored a career-high 24 points, including three three-pointers.
- Consistent Scoring – Nelson recorded his third double-double of the season.
- Commanding Lead –– South Florida led for the entire game, maintaining control from start to finish.
- 100-Point Start - This is the first team in USF history to score 100 points in three of its first four games.
Up Next:
The Bulls continue their 2025-26 season, traveling to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to face Oklahoma State University on Wednesday, November 19, at 8 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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