Brad Posted January 8, 2017 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,332 Content Count: 97,018 Reputation: 10,815 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted January 8, 2017 USF ATHLETICS GoUSFBulls.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Web Link: http://bit.ly/2jfuMmI Box Score: http://bit.ly/2iV3yoN Bulls Hit Season-High 11 Three Pointers in Loss at SMU The Bulls committed just 11 turnovers in the setback, a season low DALLAS, JAN. 7, 2017 – The University of South Florida men’s basketball team (6-8, 0-3 The American) made a season-high 11 three pointers on Saturday afternoon but it wasn’t enough as the Bulls were defeated 84-65 at SMU (14-3, 4-0). Sophomore guard Troy Holston (Queens, N.Y.) piloted the Bulls’ offense with 20 points, a new career high. Holston also set a career-best with six treys, two shy of matching the program record. The Bulls started strong with back-to-back threes from junior guard Geno Thorpe (Pittsburgh) and freshman forward Malik Fitts (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) for an early 6-2 advantage. Trailing 11-10, SMU went on an 18-3 surge midway through the opening half to take their first lead. The Mustangs built the edge up to double digits and entered halftime with a 14 point cushion. USF started the second half by scoring 11 of the next 13 points, cutting the SMU lead down to five points, 46-41, at the 16:12 mark. The Mustangs followed the Bulls run with a 25-7 stretch on their way to the victory. Key Stat SMU made a season-high 15 three-pointers in the victory. Notables: The Bulls’ 16 assists matched a season-high. The +5 assist/turnover margin for USF was a season-best. Redshirt freshman forward Tulio Da Silva (Brazil) finished 6-for-6, recording 12 points and nine rebounds. He finished one rebound shy of his third double-double. Fitts ended the night with eight points and a career-best four assists. Thorpe’s six assists were one shy of tying his career-high. USF’s six made three pointers in the first half tied the season high for most in a single half (vs. Kennesaw State, Nov. 28). Up Next: The Bulls return home to host Tulane on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Tip time is set for 7 p.m. at the Sun Dome. Reserve your seats at USFBullsTix.com. Fans out of town can catch the game on ESPNU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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