| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USF | 11 | 24 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 77 |
| UCF | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 68 |
Laksa, Jespersen lead No. 22 USF to 77-68 OT win over UCF
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Kitija Laksa scored 32 points, Maria Jespersen had a double-double and No. 22 South Florida turned back Central Florida 77-68 in overtime on Sunday for a sweep in the War on I-4.
The Bulls (22-5, 11-2 American), who have won seven straight, overcame a late turnover in regulation and gained control in overtime with key 3-pointers from Jespersen and Laia Flores. USF then made 7 of 8 free throws in the last 64 seconds.
Laksa hit five 3-pointers and was 9 for 9 from the line while Jespersen had 21 points and 15 rebounds for her league-leading 15th double-double and went 9 of 11 from the line.
Zakiya Saunders had a career-high 31 points for UCF (17-9, 9-4).
Saunders hit a 3 from the right wing to tie the game at 64 with 10.8 seconds left in regulation but missed a floater in the lane at the buzzer following a USF turnover on the inbounds pass.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Karen Preato
- Tiara Cruse
- John Capolino
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTSA | 8-0 | - | 17-2 |
| North Texas | 6-1 | 1.5 | 14-5 |
| Temple | 6-1 | 1.5 | 12-6 |
| South Florida | 5-2 | 2.5 | 12-8 |
| Tulane | 4-3 | 3.5 | 11-7 |
| UAB | 4-4 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Rice | 3-4 | 4.5 | 10-9 |
| Tulsa | 3-4 | 4.5 | 9-10 |
| Memphis | 2-4 | 5 | 4-13 |
| East Carolina | 2-5 | 5.5 | 10-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 1-6 | 6.5 | 9-11 |
| Wichita State | 1-6 | 6.5 | 7-13 |
| Charlotte | 1-6 | 6.5 | 6-12 |
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State | 7-0 | - | 19-1 |
| TCU | 7-1 | 0.5 | 19-2 |
| Baylor | 6-1 | 1 | 16-4 |
| Oklahoma State | 6-2 | 1.5 | 16-3 |
| West Virginia | 6-2 | 1.5 | 16-3 |
| Utah | 5-3 | 2.5 | 14-5 |
| Iowa State | 5-3 | 2.5 | 14-7 |
| Arizona | 4-4 | 3.5 | 13-8 |
| Colorado | 3-4 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Cincinnati | 3-4 | 4 | 11-6 |
| Texas Tech | 3-5 | 4.5 | 14-7 |
| Kansas | 2-6 | 5.5 | 12-7 |
| Arizona State | 2-6 | 5.5 | 8-12 |
| BYU | 1-6 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Houston | 1-7 | 6.5 | 5-14 |
| UCF | 0-7 | 7 | 7-10 |
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