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
- Referees:
- Isaac Johnson
- Billy Smith
- Katie Lukanich
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
George Mason | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
Richmond | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Dayton | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
VCU | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
George Washington | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Davidson | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Fordham | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
La Salle | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
North Texas | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Rice | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
UTSA | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
UAB | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
South Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Temple | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Memphis | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
Tulane | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |