The University of South Florida’s women’s basketball team played its final home game of the regular season on March 2, taking on the UConn Huskies. The Bulls celebrated Senior Day at the Sun Dome, recognizing eight graduating players during the game.
However, the team couldn’t pull off an upset over No. 3 UConn, eventually falling by the score of 85-51.
Overall, USF reached the accomplishment of having more than twice as many wins than losses this season (19-9 total, 8-7 Big East).
The Bulls started the season on a hot streak, winning their first eight games. Within a four-day span, they beat Louisville and Syracuse – then ranked No. 12 and No. 21 respectively – and hoped to clinch a spot in the Top 25 for the first time ever with a win over the Huskies. However, the loss to UConn eliminated any chance for the Bulls to get a Top 25 ranking this season.
A loss to Rutgers on Tuesday broke the team’s three-game winning streak. The Bulls also faced close games against two ranked conference opponents earlier this season, forcing overtime against No. 2 Notre Dame (and losing by 4 points) and suffering a last second 3-point loss to then No. 12 Louisville.
The Bulls wrap up their season March 4 on the road against Georgetown at 8 p.m.
After the regular season comes to an end, USF will participate in the Big East Tournament, which will be held at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn., March 8 through 12. USF has already clinched a bye to the second round.
Sandy Czarnecki is a correspondent at The Crow’s Nest. She can be reached at sczarnecki@mail.usf.edu.
Photo contributed by USF Athletics.
