Tampa, Fla. – Nov. 20, 2024 – Sophomore guard Vittoria Blasigh scored 19 of her season-best 24 points in the fourth quarter in South Florida women’s basketball’s (4-2), 75-57, win against Jacksonville (3-2), on Wednesday night in the Yuengling Center. Blasigh also grabbed a career-best 10 boards on the glass, noting her first career double-double.
Graduate guard Sammie Puisis (19-points) was the second performer to finish the night in double-figures, tonight marked the fifth time this season she has finished with double-figure points. Junior forward Carla Brito matched a career-best 11 rebounds. Graduate guard Mama Dembele (7 assists) and junior guard Janette Aarnio (career-best six assists) combined for 13 total assists. The Green and Gold dished out 21 assists on 25 made field-goals.
The Dolphins were led by 19 points from senior guard Edyn Battle and a double-double performance from sophomore forward Saniyah Craig (13 points and 12 rebounds).
HOW THE GAME WAS DECIDED
South Florida used an explosive fourth-quarter, outscoring Jacksonville, 27-14, to secure the Bull’s win. Blasigh put up 19 points in the final 10 minutes of action, shooting 5-of-5 from three-point land, which expanded USF’s lead to as high as 18 points.
COACH FERNANDEZ SAID
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HIGHLIGHTS
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NOTABLE NUMBERS
- Dembele has recorded 3+ assists in 35 straight games, the second-longest active streak in DI, behind Drake’s Katie Dinnebier (49 games).
- USF knocked down a team season-high 12 3-pointers.
- The Bulls are now 62-5 in nonconference home games since the 2014-15 season.
- South Florida remains undefeated and collected its 17th straight win in the all-time series against Jacksonville.
- Puisis saw her fourth game of the season with three or more 3-pointers and fifth double-digit performance of the year.
- The Green and Gold dished out 21 assists on 25 made field-goals.
- Sammie Puisis (19-points) was the second performer to finish the night in double-figures, tonight marked the fifth time this season she has finished with double-figure points.
- Carla Brito matched a career-best 11 rebounds.
- Aarnio dished out a career-high six assists.
UP NEXT
South Florida heads to Orlando, Fla. for a clash with No. 25/22 Louisville in the 2024 WBCA State Farm Showcase on Sunday, Nov. 24 (ESPN Wide World of Sports). Tipoff is slated for 1 p.m. and the action will stream live on Peacock. Fans can purchase tickets here: https://am.ticketmaster.com/espnwwos/WBCA
TICKETS
Fans can purchase women’s basketball tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at USFBullsTix.com.
ABOUT SOUTH FLORIDA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
South Florida women’s basketball has made 18 postseason tournament appearances and had nine NCAA Tournament berths in head coach Jose Fernandez’s 25 seasons. The all-time winningest coach in program history, Fernandez has guided the Bulls to 11 20-win seasons, two WNIT final four appearances, the 2008-09 WNIT championship, has won over 450 career games, and is the all-time wins leader in the American Athletic Conference.
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