The USF Bulls (13-5, 6-1 American) will be trying to move into first place in the conference standings when they face the East Carolina Pirates (11-10, 4-4 American) on Wednesday night. The game will be played at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum and it is scheduled to begin at 7 PM. ET.
The Bulls are coming off an 89-72 win over UTSA as 9.5-point favorites. The Pirates are coming off a 70-64 win over Temple as 6.5-point favorites.
USF is 6-4 in its last 10 games against East Carolina.
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The Bulls have played well over the past couple of weeks and come into this game on a five-game winning streak. They are currently second in the American standings, half a game behind Florida Atlantic and Charlotte, and will try to take the conference lead with a win on Wednesday.
Lucky number 18!
The Bulls knocked down a program record 18 3-pointers on Saturday!#HornsUp??| #EDGE pic.twitter.com/yGtbCVP78Q
— USF Men's Basketball (@USFMBB) January 29, 2024
USF is averaging 76.7 points per game. They scored 89 points in their last game, making 53.3 percent of their field goals and 54.5 percent of their three-pointers.
Kobe Knox led the Bulls with 18 points, five rebounds, and four blocks. Jose Placer finished with 16 points and four assists, while Selton Miguel added 15 points and six assists.
USF has struggled defensively, giving up 70.3 points per game. They gave up 72 points in their last game and will need a better effort if they want to get the win.