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USF Hoops Sweeps Hostile Conference Road Games
9 Jan
Summary
- Both USF men's and women's basketball teams secured crucial American Conference road victories.
- The women narrowly defeated UAB 70-65, while the men edged North Texas 74-70.
- Coach Hodgson lauded North Texas's defense, highlighting their connected defensive prowess.
The USF men's and women's basketball programs have demonstrated resilience by securing challenging American Conference road victories. The women's team narrowly defeated UAB in Birmingham with a final score of 70-65, improving their conference standing. Shortly after, the men's team battled for a hard-fought 74-70 win on the road against North Texas, a team noted for its defensive strength.
USF's men's team showed a strong bounce-back performance after a previous overtime loss. Head Coach Bryan Hodgson commended North Texas, calling them the most connected defensive team they had faced all season. Despite North Texas possessing the nation's 12th-ranked defense, the Bulls managed to overcome the challenge, with Isayiah Nelson contributing a double-double.
Meanwhile, the women's team is finding its rhythm after an initial conference setback. Key performances from Katie Davidson and Edyn Battle were pivotal in their victory. While pleased with the road success, interim head coach Michele Woods-Baxter emphasized the need for better decision-making as the team prepares for upcoming games.
