COLUMBUS, Ohio. – March 21, 2025 – No. 12 seed South Florida (23-11) fell to No. 5 seed Tennessee (23-9), 101-66, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Value City Arena on Friday night.
Graduate guard Sammie Puisis (28 points, five 3-pointers) knocked down three or more 3-pointers for the 19th game this season. Senior forward L'or Mputu (12 points) recorded double-digit points for the 14th time this season.
The Lady Vol's were led by Talaysia Cooper with 20 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.