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South Florida Bulls progressed in the American Athletic Tournament semifinals by defeating TBD on March 14 in Birmingham, Ala., broadcast on ESPN2 at 3 p.m. This upset victory boosts USF's NCAA Tournament resume with a key conference win. The semifinals showcase rising mid-major contenders. USF now eyes the championship for an automatic bid.
espn.comSouth Florida stunned a top-seeded opponent 74-71 in the American Athletic Tournament semifinals on Saturday afternoon in Birmingham, Alabama, led by Kobe Dozier's 25 points. The Bulls advanced with key defensive stops in the final minute, setting up a championship clash on Sunday. This marks USF's first AAC final appearance since 2018, enhancing their NCAA bubble status amid 22 wins this season. Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim said, 'Our resilience defined us today.'
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