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The USF men’s basketball team wrapped up their 2014-2015 regular season in disappointing fashion by losing 67-63 to a superior Tulane squad Saturday night. Guard Troy Holston Jr led the team in scoring with a career-high 21 points in the loss, followed closely by Nehemias Morillo’s 16 points. After being down 11 points at halftime,
It’s no easy feat adjusting to a new city, let alone a new country. But that is exactly what Laura Ferreira had to do in order to play for USF’s women’s basketball team. Ferreira, 19, came to the United States from Portugal in 2014 after being named the best player in her country for two
When Julie Armstrong isn’t busy exploring a wide range of literature as an English professor at USF St. Petersburg, she devotes herself to writing books on civil rights. At the beginning of March, she released her fourth title, The Cambridge Companion to American Civil Rights Literature, an introduction to the key themes, aspects and genres
In what was their closest conference game of the season, the Connecticut Huskies women’s basketball team defeated South Florida by 23 points, capping off the regular season. The Huskies (29-1, 18-0) have pummeled through opponents all season long with an average 50.2 margin of victory in conference play prior to Monday’s 88-63 victory against the USF Bulls. They are
The USF women’s basketball team continued their dominating season after defeating Temple 79-53 Sunday afternoon at the Sun Dome. The Bulls (22-5) are second in the American Athletic Conference with a 13-2 conference record, trailing the No. 1 Connecticut Huskies (15-0). The team is led by junior shooting guard Courtney Williams, who was averaging 20.7
At 2-14, the 2014 Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured the worst record in not just their division, but the entire NFL. Their consultation? A No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft — a pick of the litter. Nothing says “We need a quarterback,” more than releasing last season’s starter Josh McCown, which puts two figures in
The annual Fan Fest for the Tampa Bay Rays was a success once again. It was my first time attending the event at Tropicana Field, and I can honestly say it’s worth every penny. Well, it was free, but that’s besides the point. With games, free gifts, discounted promotional items and player/fan interaction, Fan Fest
The USF coed’s and women’s sailing teams have hit the water with a splash after placing first and second in their spring-season-opening regatta. Hoping to build off the momentum, women’s coach Allison Jolly and coed coach Tim King are staying busy preparing the sailors for their future competitions by teaching mechanics, strength and conditioning. After
Following the clink from his bat, Dominick DiPasquale’s teammates lined up to slap fives after he rounded the bases and returned to home plate. In what was the first of two games on their spring-season opening day, the USF St. Petersburg baseball club defeated Florida State University 3-2 Saturday afternoon, thanks to DiPasquale’s home-run blast
“I’m thankful.” … “I’m just here, so I won’t get fined.” … “Thanks for asking.” These are the wise words of Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch. His repetitive utterances during interviews have struck a chord with fans and analysts all throughout America. And although Lynch’s skills with the pigskin are a big reason why
