TAMPA, Fla., November 8, 2025 – The University of South Florida men's basketball team (1–0) travels to Uncasville, Conn., to face George Washington University in a neutral-site contest at Mohegan Sun Arena, as a part of the Basketball Hall of Fame Tipoff.
Tip is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, at 1:30 p.m. and will air on Peacock, with radio coverage on Bulls Unlimited.
Program Comparison
Saturday's matchup stands out as a notable early-season non-conference meeting between two programs looking to climb the national rankings. South Florida came into the season with a NET ranking of 189, while GWU came in at 124. The Bulls have a KenPom rating of 97, and a BPI of 101 after one game, while GWU has a KenPom of 78 and a BPI of 83.
South Florida has made three NCAA Tournament appearances, most recently in 2012, when the Bulls advanced to the second round. George Washington's most recent appearance was in 2014, also reaching the second round.
Last Time Out
The Bulls opened the
Bryan Hodgson era with a 102–67 win over Florida A&M on Monday night at the Yuengling Center, tying the American Conference record for the second-highest margin of victory (35 points) in a head coach's debut.
Wes Enis made an immediate impact in his first Division I game, leading the Bulls with 22 points - the third-most points in a USF debut since 1996.
Izaiyah Nelson added 16 points and 10 rebounds for his 19th career double-double, and
Josh Omojafo scored 17 points with a team-high five assists.
The Bulls showcased their depth with 37 bench points and dominated transition play with 23 fast-break points.
Series History
Saturday's matchup marks the seventh meeting between South Florida and George Washington, with the Bulls holding a 1–5 record. The most recent game was on Dec. 3, 2016, when George Washington narrowly defeated USF 68–67 in Washington, D.C.
Up Next:
The Bulls return home to the Yuengling Center on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to host Coppin State University at 7 p.m. The game will stream live on ESPN+, with radio coverage on Bulls Unlimited.
Tickets:
Men's basketball single-game and season tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800-Go-Bulls or by visiting USFBullsTix.com.
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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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