South Florida erased most of a 14-point second-half deficit but fell 83–80 to Saint Joseph’s on Wednesday at the Veterans Classic in Annapolis, Maryland. The Bulls had possession with about 30 seconds left and a chance to draw even or go ahead, but a turnover forced them to foul.
Chris Davis Jr. and Mike James scored 16 apiece for USF. James also pulled down nine rebounds, and Andrej Shoshkikj had 15 points and six boards off the bench. Sonny Wilson and Zayden High each scored 13. South Florida won the rebounding battle 52–36, but its 23 turnovers left too many extra possessions for the Hawks.
Saint Joseph’s got 21 points from BJ Ranson, who made six of his nine 3-point attempts. The Hawks improved to 3–0. USF dropped to 1–2 after its second consecutive three-point loss.
Source: USF Athletics recap and box score.
Photo: USF Athletics, file photo.
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