The unbeaten USF women’s basketball team (3-0) closes out its four-game, season-opening homestand at the Yuengling Center Wednesday night against Alabama (2-0) in the first-ever meeting between the teams. The South Florida Bulls beat Alabama Crimson Tide 67-59.
USF guard Elena Tsineke (5) prepares to make a shot as Alabama guard JaMya Mingo-Young (4) guards her at the Yuengling Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Tampa. The South Florida Bulls trail Alabama Crimson Tide 23-29 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
Alabama guard Loyal McQueen (0) guards USF guard Sammie Puisis (3) at the Yuengling Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Tampa. The South Florida Bulls trail Alabama Crimson Tide 23-29 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
USF point guard Aerial Wilson (22) puts up two fingers during the game against Alabama at the Yuengling Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Tampa. The South Florida Bulls trail Alabama Crimson Tide 23-29 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
Alabama guard Brittany Davis (23) guards USF wing Carla Brito (55) at the Yuengling Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Tampa. The South Florida Bulls trail Alabama Crimson Tide 23-29 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
USF point guard Aerial Wilson (22) dribbles upcourt as she is blocked by Alabama guard Loyal McQueen (0) at the Yuengling Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Tampa. The South Florida Bulls trail Alabama Crimson Tide 23-29 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
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Alabama guard Brittany Davis (23) blocks USF at the Yuengling Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Tampa. The South Florida Bulls trail Alabama Crimson Tide 23-29 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
Alabama guard Brittany Davis (23) blocks USF wing Carla Brito (55) at the Yuengling Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Tampa. The South Florida Bulls trail Alabama Crimson Tide 23-29 at the half. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
USF forward Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu (32) fights for possession of the ball at the Yuengling Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Tampa. The undefeated South Florida Bulls beat the previously undefeated Alabama Crimson Tide 67-59. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
USF guard Elena Tsineke (5) gets up during the game against Alabama at the Yuengling Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Tampa. The undefeated South Florida Bulls beat the previously undefeated Alabama Crimson Tide 67-59. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
The USF women’s basketball team huddles during the game against Alabama at the Yuengling Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Tampa. The undefeated South Florida Bulls beat the previously undefeated Alabama Crimson Tide 67-59. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
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USF guard Sammie Puisis (3) guards Alabama guard Hannah Barber (5) at the Yuengling Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Tampa. The undefeated South Florida Bulls beat the previously undefeated Alabama Crimson Tide 67-59. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
Alabama’s head women's basketball coach Kristy Curry watches the last half of the game against USF at the Yuengling Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Tampa. The undefeated South Florida Bulls beat the previously undefeated Alabama Crimson Tide 67-59. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/A3TRLPSFPVA7XAX66267MIX3Y4.JPG "USF guard Elena Tsineke (5) gets up during the game against Alabama at the Yuengling Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Tampa. The undefeated South Florida Bulls beat the previously undefeated Alabama Crimson Tide 67-59.")
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