Brzovic scores 34 as Charleston beats South Florida 86-71
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- — Ante Brzovic's 34 points led Charleston over South Florida 86-71 on Friday night.
Brzovic also added nine rebounds for the Cougars (2-0). CJ Fulton scored 16 points while shooting 4 for 6 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds and six assists. Deywilk Tavarez shot 4 of 12 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points, while adding six rebounds.
Kasen Jennings led the way for the Bulls (0-2) with 14 points and four assists. Quincy Adekokoya added 14 points and CJ Brown had 11 points.
Charleston took the lead with 4:40 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 33-32 at halftime, with Brzovic racking up 19 points. Charleston pulled away with a 15-2 run in the second half. Brzovic led the way with a team-high 15 second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mark Schnur
- Jerry Heater
- Bill Covington Jr.
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| North Texas | 5-1 | - | 14-4 |
| UAB | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Temple | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| East Carolina | 3-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| UTSA | 2-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Tulsa | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Wichita State | 1-5 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Charlotte | 1-6 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | 6-1 | - | 12-8 |
| Towson | 6-1 | - | 11-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 5-2 | 1 | 15-5 |
| Charleston | 5-2 | 1 | 15-5 |
| Elon | 5-2 | 1 | 14-6 |
| Delaware | 4-3 | 2 | 11-9 |
| Campbell | 4-3 | 2 | 9-11 |
| Drexel | 3-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Hofstra | 3-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Northeastern | 3-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Monmouth | 3-4 | 3 | 5-15 |
| Hampton | 3-5 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Stony Brook | 0-7 | 6 | 4-16 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-8 | 6.5 | 4-17 |
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