USF Drops Tough Game to Southern Miss 51 to 53

Collins struggled to get the offense going early as the Bulls dropped a game at the buzzer.

The USF Bulls battled from as many as 11 down in the first half, coming up short as the buzzer sounded (maybe a foul should have been called against the Eagles on the Gilchrist shot) as they fall 51 to 53, dropping to 7-6 on the season. The last second shot was questionable if there was a foul, but USF shot 10 of 16 from the free throw line (62%), shot 20 of 52 from the floor (38.5%), and just 1 of 15 from 3-point range. That is no way to beat any team and now the Bulls will have a week before UCONN comes to town.

Hugh Robertson had 10 points on the night, with 5 rebounds and 2 assists (needs to take more shots). Shaun Noriega hardly played and got called on a charge late in the game that could have tied the game for USF (it was a close call again). Blake Nash had a rough night going 0 for 3 and getting just one steal. Anthony Collins had just 2 points, 3 assists, 3 steals, and turned it over 3 times. He took a nasty fall at the end of the game, but was able to return to action.

Toarlyn Fitzpatrick had 5 points and 3 rebounds. Victor Rudd had 4 points and 4 rebounds off the bench (where has he gone?) Augustus Gilchrist had 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks. He is the 18th Bull to score over 1000 points in their career, so congratulations to Gus on the personal achievement. Ron Anderson Jr. had 12 points and 4 rebounds. Jawanza Poland had 7 points and 2 rebounds as he got the start on the night.

The Bulls will return to action on Wednesday as they open Big East play with UCONN in town (game starts at 7PM).