Tampa, Fla. – Jan. 28, 2024 – Redshirt junior forward Romi Levy collared 21 points in South Florida women’s basketball (12-9, 4-4), 54-40, win against East Carolina (11-8, 4-4) on Sunday afternoon at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Fla. The triumph marked the Bull’s 750th all-time win in program history.
Freshman guard Vittoria Blasigh (10 points) was the lone additional Bull to join Levy in double-digit points. Senior forward Evelien Lutje Schipholt grabbed 10 boards, noting her seventh game of 10 or more rebounds this season.
HOW THE GAME WAS DECIDED
East Carolina’s Danae McNeal opened the second half with a layup, but across the following three and a half minutes, the Bulls strung together 14 unanswered points. Within the run Lutje Schipholt led the way with five points, and with under six minutes to play in the third quarter, South Florida led, 34-28. Later on in the final quarter, the Bulls stayed in front by as many as 14 points en route to the victory.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- Tonight’s win against East Carolina marked the 750th all-time win in program history and head coach Jose Fernandez has 455 of those wins.
- South Florida’s all-time record against East Carolina improved to 14-7 and the triumph marked the Bull’s 12th consecutive win against the Pirates.
- Levy has had four 20-plus point performances this season.
- South Florida held East Carolina to 14 points in the second half.
- Blasigh has logged 14 double-digit point performances this season.
- USF paced ECU in points in the paint, 28-18.
UP NEXT
South Florida heads to Memphis, Tenn. on Thursday, Feb. 1 for a clash with the Tigers. Tipoff is slated for 8:00 p.m. ET and the action will stream live on ESPN+.
TICKETS
Fans can purchase women’s basketball tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at USFBullsTix.com.
AAC BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS
For the fourth consecutive year, The American’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will be contested at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Both Championships expand to 14 teams this season with The Women’s Championship running March 9-13. Ticket packages for the Women’s Championship will be $85 per package. All tickets are for general admission seating. Bulls fans can purchase tickets at https://am.ticketmaster.com/univsouthflorida/24AAC All ticket packages are subject to Ticketmaster and facility fees.
ABOUT USF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
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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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