VCU Rams @ South Florida Bulls
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VCU | 12 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 55 |
| 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 77 |
Alvarez scores career-high 20, No. 25 USF women top VCU
TAMPA, Fla. -- Freshman Maria Alvarez scored a season-best 20 points, with five 3-pointers, to help No. 25 South Florida beat VCU 77-55 on Friday.
The Bulls closed the first half on a 16-2 run over the final 3:49 to take a 37-26 lead. Alvarez had six points in the first 20 minutes and she finished 7 of 10 from the field with just two misses from distance.
Bethy Mununga had 14 points and 12 rebounds for her third double-double of the season, Elisa Pinzan added 13 points and eight assists and Enna Pehadzic scored 10 for South Florida. The Bulls are 4-0 for the fourth straight season and the fifth time since 2012-13.
USF heads out on its first road trip of the season to face defending champion, and No. 2 ranked, Baylor on Tuesday.
Tera Reed paced VCU (1-2) with 16 points. The Rams were coming off a 53-33 loss at UMBC.
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Game Information
Tampa, FL
Referee:Isaac Johnson
Referee:Billy Smith
Referee:Katie Lukanich
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 5-0 | - | 14-2 |
| George Mason | 5-0 | - | 10-6 |
| Richmond | 4-1 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Davidson | 4-1 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-2 | 2 | 12-4 |
| La Salle | 3-3 | 2.5 | 10-7 |
| Saint Louis | 3-3 | 2.5 | 9-10 |
| St. Bonaventure | 2-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Dayton | 2-3 | 3 | 9-7 |
| Loyola Chicago | 2-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
| VCU | 2-3 | 3 | 6-11 |
| George Washington | 1-4 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Fordham | 0-5 | 5 | 8-8 |
| Duquesne | 0-5 | 5 | 7-9 |
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| East Carolina | 4-1 | - | 12-6 |
| South Florida | 4-1 | - | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 4-1 | - | 10-7 |
| Tulsa | 3-1 | 0.5 | 11-5 |
| UTSA | 3-1 | 0.5 | 8-7 |
| Charlotte | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 2-3 | 2 | 8-9 |
| Tulane | 2-3 | 2 | 7-10 |
| Temple | 1-3 | 2.5 | 7-9 |
| Memphis | 1-4 | 3 | 7-11 |
| UAB | 0-4 | 3.5 | 7-9 |
| Wichita State | 0-5 | 4 | 3-15 |
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