Rideau, Collins lead USF past UConn 75-50
TAMPA, Fla. -- Laquincy Rideau had 17 points and six assists, David Collins scored 15 points, and South Florida beat UConn 75-60 on Saturday.
The Bulls (8-7, 1-1 American) also got 12 points and nine rebounds from Michael Durr.
James Bouknight had 11 points for UConn (9-5, 0-2 American), which was coming off a 67-51 loss at Cincinnati on Wednesday night in the conference opener.
UConn got within 12 with eight minutes remaining but Rideau's layup completed a 7-0 run that made it 70-51.
Justin Brown put USF ahead 53-38 on a 3-pointer with 15 1/2 minutes to play.
South Florida went 21 of 29 from the free-throw line. UConn made 10 of 16.
Rashun Williams extended the Bulls lead to 61-42 midway through the second half. That surge came during a four-minute scoreless stretch by UConn.
Rideau had 13 points as USF took a 39-32 halftime advantage. He had a 3-point play and added a layup during a 12-2 run that put the Bulls up 39-29.
Alterique Gilbert cut the UConn deficit to seven on a long-range jumper with 9 seconds left in the first half.
BIG PICTURE
UConn: It was a rare loss in the all-time series between the teams. The Huskies have won 22 of the 26 overall meetings.
USF: Rideau has had success against UConn. In three previous games, the senior guard averaged 17.7 points and six rebounds.
UP NEXT
UConn: Has its conference home opener against Tulane on Wednesday night.
USF: Play Tuesday night at East Carolina.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Randy Heimerman
- Jeb Hartness
- Sean Casady
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 9-1 | - | 18-3 |
| St. John's | 9-1 | - | 18-3 |
| Creighton | 8-2 | 1 | 15-6 |
| UConn | 7-3 | 2 | 15-6 |
| Villanova | 5-5 | 4 | 12-9 |
| Providence | 5-5 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Xavier | 5-6 | 4.5 | 13-9 |
| Georgetown | 4-6 | 5 | 13-8 |
| Butler | 2-8 | 7 | 9-12 |
| Seton Hall | 1-9 | 8 | 6-15 |
| DePaul | 1-10 | 8.5 | 10-12 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 7-1 | - | 17-4 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | - | 16-4 |
| UAB | 6-2 | 1 | 13-8 |
| Temple | 5-3 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Tulane | 5-3 | 2 | 11-10 |
| East Carolina | 4-4 | 3 | 12-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| UTSA | 3-5 | 4 | 9-11 |
| Tulsa | 3-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5 | 11-10 |
| Wichita State | 1-7 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Charlotte | 1-7 | 6 | 8-13 |
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