1 | 2 | T | |
---|---|---|---|
USF | 41 | 41 | 82 |
FIU | 27 | 46 | 73 |
Rideau scores 28 to lead South Florida past FIU, 82-73
MIAMI -- Laquincy Rideau had 28 points, seven rebounds and nine assists to help South Florida beat Florida International 82-73 on Tuesday night for its fourth win in a row.
Rideau hit a career-best four 3-pointers and had five of USF's season-high 15 steals. David Collins added 16 points and Justin Brown scored 13 for the Bulls (8-2). Alexis Yetna had nine points and 13 rebounds.
Yetna made a layup and Collins converted a 3-point play to give South Florida the lead for good and Rideau hit a 3-pointer about three minutes later that made it 12-4. Rideau and Brown each made a 3 to close the first half and Collins hit another to open the second that gave the Bulls a 44-27 lead. Osasumwen Osaghae scored six points in a 13-0 run that pulled FIU within 10 and Devon Andrews made a layup to trim the deficit to 67-60 with six minutes to play but the Panthers got no closer.
Osaghae and Trejon Jacob had 13 points apiece for FIU (8-3).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Gattis
- Rodrick Dixon
- John Hampton
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 |
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |