South Florida defeats GA College 111-50
South Florida Dominates GA College in Blowout Win
The South Florida Bulls made a statement at home on Tuesday night, cruising to a 111-50 victory over the visiting Georgia College Bobcats. The Bulls' dominant performance was marked by high-powered offense, stifling defense, and strong rebounding.
At halftime, the Bulls led 61-31, and they only increased their lead in the second half. South Florida's high-powered offense continued to fire on all cylinders, with Izaiyah Nelson leading the way with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and one assist. The senior forward was nearly unstoppable, scoring from both inside and outside the paint.
The Bulls' defense also held up well, holding Georgia College to just 29% shooting from the field and forcing 23 turnovers. CJ Brown added 22 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals off the bench for the Bulls.
In contrast, the Bobcats struggled to find any rhythm on offense. Luke Krawczyk led Georgia College with 11 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bulls' defensive onslaught. The Bobcats shot just 29% from the field and committed a staggering 23 turnovers.
South Florida's strong rebounding also played a key role in their victory. The Bulls outrebounded Georgia College by 15, grabbing 51 rebounds on both ends of the floor. The Bulls' strong rebounding effort was reflected in their advanced statistics, which showed an OREB% of 27.5%.
The loss is a significant one for Georgia College, who struggled to find any consistency on offense. Despite being the visiting team, they were outgunned and outmuscled by South Florida's high-powered attack.
For South Florida, this victory is a statement win in the non-conference schedule. The Bulls' strong performance will look to carry over into conference play, where they will face stiff competition from other teams in the American Athletic Conference.
Advanced Statistics:
* South Florida (HOME): eFG% 59.3%, FT Rate 38.7%, OREB% 27.5%, TO Ratio 7.4%
* Georgia College (AWAY): eFG% 35.5%, FT Rate 12.9%, OREB% 25.0%, TO Ratio 28.8%
This victory marked the largest lead of the game, with South Florida holding a 61-point advantage at one point.