Youngblood's 17 lead South Florida past Temple 76-68
TAMPA, Fla. -- — Chris Youngblood scored 17 points as South Florida beat Temple 76-68 on Thursday night in an American Athletic Conference opener.
Youngblood shot 6 for 15 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free throw line for the Bulls (8-4). Kobe Knox scored 15 points, going 6 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 1 for 3 from the line. Selton Miguel shot 5 for 14 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 2 of 5 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points, while adding seven rebounds. The Bulls extended their winning streak to six games.
Joran Riley led the Owls (7-7) in scoring, finishing with 21 points, eight rebounds and two steals. Hysier Miller added 17 points, four assists and three steals for Temple. In addition, Shane Dezonie finished with 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lee Cassell
- Bert Smith
- Byron Jarrett
2023-24 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 16-2 | - | 25-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 14-4 | 2 | 25-9 |
| Charlotte | 13-5 | 3 | 19-12 |
| UAB | 12-6 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Memphis | 11-7 | 5 | 22-10 |
| SMU | 11-7 | 5 | 20-13 |
| North Texas | 10-8 | 6 | 19-15 |
| Tulsa | 7-11 | 9 | 16-15 |
| East Carolina | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
| Tulane | 5-13 | 11 | 14-17 |
| Temple | 5-13 | 11 | 16-20 |
| Wichita State | 5-13 | 11 | 15-19 |
| UTSA | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
| Rice | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
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