TAMPA, Fla. (November 9, 2023) – The University of South Florida men's basketball team began the era on Thursday against South Carolina State inside the Yuengling Center. led South Florida with a game-high 19 points, while produced a double-double in his collegiate debut. The Bulls claimed a 96-52 victory in the season opener.
The 44-point victory is tied for the second-largest margin of victory in program history. It's the first time since December 22, 1982, when USF defeated Roosevelt 117-73. The largest margin of victory is 49 points, which happened on November 29, 1972, when USF knocked off Oglethorpe 110-61.