Tampa, Fla. Nov. 13, 2023 – Freshman guard Vittoria Blasigh posted a career-best 21-point effort in South Florida women’s basketball’s (3-0), 83-57 win versus Grambling State (1-2) on Monday night at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Fla.
Sophomore center Emma Johansson joined Blasigh with a career-high 12 points and grabbed a personal-best nine boards against the Tigers.
The Bulls shared the rock tonight, as eight performers dished out assists. Sophomore guard Marina Asensio collected a team-leading five assists on the night, while senior guard Maria Alvarez followed with four.
The visiting Tigers were led by junior guard Douthshine Prien and sophomore guard Jazmyne Jackson with 12 points apiece.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- With the victory, USF remains undefeated against Grambling St., as the Bulls have captured all three meetings.
- Blasigh has scored in double-digits in two-of-three games to open the season.
- Evelien Lutje Schipholt started her first contest for the green and gold and Carla Brito appeared in the starting lineup for the first time this season.
UP NEXT
South Florida heads to Tuscaloosa for its first road test of the season against Alabama on Thursday, Nov. 16. Tipoff is slated for 7:00 p.m. ET and will air live on SECN+.
TICKETS
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South Florida women’s basketball recorded its 11th 20-win season during the 2022-23 campaign. USF has made 18 postseason tournament appearances and had nine NCAA Tournament berths in head coach Jose Fernandez’s 23 seasons. The all-time winningest coach in program history, Fernandez has guided USF to 11 20-win seasons, two WNIT final four appearances, the 2009 WNIT championship, has won over 400 career games, and is the all-time wins leader in the American Athletic Conference.
In 2022-23, the Bulls had four players recognized by The American for impressive seasons, including Elena Tsineke (AAC Co-Player of the Year, All-Conference First Team), Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu (AAC Co-Player of the Year, All-Conference First Team), Sammie Puisis (AAC Newcomer of the Year, All-Conference Second Team) and Carla Brito (AAC All-Freshman Team).
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