US EditionEnis Scores 19, South Florida Wins AAC Tournament, Clinches 1st NCAA Tournament Berth Since 2012
South Florida ended a 14-year NCAA Tournament drought by winning its first American Athletic Conference Tournament title since 1990, extending an 11-game winning streak.
- On Sunday at Legacy Arena, the South Florida Bulls beat Wichita State 70-55 to win the American Athletic Conference Tournament and clinch an NCAA berth for the first time since 2012.
- Relying on depth after early foul trouble, USF held Wichita State to 34% shooting and limited Kenyon Giles to five points, with back-to-back 3s igniting a decisive run.
- Tournament MVP Wes Enis led all scorers with 19 points and three steals, while Izaiyah Nelson contributed 13 points and six rebounds and Josh Omojafo added 10 to help control the paint.
- The USF received a No. 11 seed in the East Region and will face Louisville on March 19 in Buffalo, returning coach Bryan Hodgson to his hometown.
- The victory carries historical weight because it is USF's first conference tournament crown in 36 years, pairing with their regular-season title and snapping Wichita State's seven-game streak.
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USF earns March Madness bid after winning first American title
When the bracket for the NCAA Tournament was revealed Sunday evening, USF men’s basketball finally heard its name called again for the first time in 14 years. After beating Wichita State 70-55 Sunday for its American Conference title, the Bulls were given the No. 11 seed in the East region. They will face No. 6 […] The post USF earns March Madness bid after winning first American title appeared first on The Oracle.
USF wins AAC, makes 1st NCAA tourney since '12
Wes Enis scored 19 points Sunday to help top-seeded South Florida beat No. 2 seed Wichita State 70-55 to win the American Athletic Conference tournament and clinch a berth in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2012.
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Enis scores 19, South Florida wins AAC Tournament, clinches 1st NCAA Tournament berth since 2012
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Wes Enis scored 19 points on Sunday to help top-seeded South Florida beat No. 2 seed Wichita State 70-55 to win the American Athletic Conference Tournament
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USF Ends 14-Year Dance Drought With Buffalo Trip Against Louisville - Tampa Free Press
TAMPA, Fla. – The long wait is finally over for South Florida. For the first time since 2012, the Bulls are headed back to the Big Dance after a grind-out 70-55 win over Wichita State in the American Conference tournament championship on Sunday. The victory in Birmingham didn’t just punch their ticket; it marked the […] USF Ends 14-Year Dance Drought With Buffalo Trip Against Louisville
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