The USF Bulls have several new faces this season, but the women's basketball team top Morehead State 87-40. The USF men come up just short in their opener, 64-61 to Southeast Missouri State.
Morehead State’s Senior Guard Veronica Charles (0) drives the ball upcourt as USF’s Freshman Guard Erola Aliberch (10) blocks her on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tampa. USF women’s basketball team opened the season against Morehead State. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
The USF marching band cheers during the women’s basketball game against Morehead State on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tampa. USF women’s basketball team opened the season against Morehead State and defeated them 87-40. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
Jose Fernandez, head coach of USF’s women’s basketball team, stands on the sideline during the game against Morehead State on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tampa. USF women’s basketball team opened the season against Morehead State and defeated them 87-40. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
USF’s Freshman Point Guard Marina Asensio (12) blocks Morehead State’s Junior Guard Shaotung Lin (3) on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tampa. USF women’s basketball team opened the season against Morehead State and defeated them 87-40. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
USF’s Junior Guard Sammie Puisis (3) drives the ball upcourt on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tampa. USF women’s basketball team opened the season against Morehead State and leads 40-8 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
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USF’s Senior Guard Elena Tsineke (5) blocks a Morehead State opponent on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tampa. USF women’s basketball team opened the season against Morehead State and leads 40-8 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
Morehead State Junior Center Tolisha Walker (12) guards USF’s Redshirt Senior Forward Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu (32) on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tampa. USF women’s basketball team opened the season against Morehead State and leads 40-8 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
USF’s Redshirt Senior Forward Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu (32) guards Morehead State’s Junior Forward Sophie Benharouga (14) on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tampa. USF women’s basketball team opened the season against Morehead State and leads 40-8 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
USF’s Redshirt Junior Point Guard Aerial Wilson (22) blocks Morehead State’s Senior Guard Veronica Charles (0) on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tampa. USF women’s basketball team opened the season against Morehead State and leads 40-8 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
USF’s Redshirt Junior Point Guard Aerial Wilson (22) shoots the ball on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tampa. USF women’s basketball team opened the season against Morehead State and leads 40-8 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
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USF’s Freshman Forward Daniela Gonzalez (20) fights for possession of the ball on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tampa. USF women’s basketball team opened the season against Morehead State and leads 40-8 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
Morehead State Junior Center Tolisha Walker (12) guards USF’s Redshirt Senior Forward Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu (32) on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tampa. USF women’s basketball team opened the season against Morehead State and leads 40-8 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
USF’s Senior Guard Elena Tsineke (5) blocks Morehead State’s Senior Guard Veronica Charles (0) on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tampa. USF women’s basketball team opened the season against Morehead State and leads 40-8 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/3JUQJYCFQFDJTDMTCXOFA5KS5I.JPG "USF’s Redshirt Senior Forward Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu (32) guards Morehead State’s Junior Forward Sophie Benharouga (14) on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tampa. USF women’s basketball team opened the season against Morehead State and leads 40-8 at the half.")
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