Who’s Playing
Memphis @ South Florida
Current Records: Memphis 17-9; South Florida 8-20
What to Know
The South Florida Bulls lost both of their matches to the Memphis Tigers last season on scores of 57-58 and 52-73, so they’re hoping to turn the tables this season. South Florida and Memphis will face off in an American Athletic battle at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday at Yuengling Center. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
On Saturday, the Bulls narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Cincinnati Bearcats 56-54. Center Russel Tchewa (13 points) was the top scorer for South Florida.
Meanwhile, Memphis made easy work of the Wichita State Shockers on Sunday and carried off an 81-57 win. Four players on Memphis scored in the double digits: guard Landers Nolley II (22), center Jalen Duren (13), guard Lester Quinones (12), and forward DeAndre Williams (12). Jalen Duren has also now had at least three blocks in his past three games.
The Bulls have to know they’ll be fighting an uphill battle given the 13 point spread they are up against. At 5-10 against the spread at home, they are no cash cow. That said, the Tigers aren’t so hot on the road, where they are 3-7.
The wins brought South Florida up to 8-20 and Memphis to 17-9. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: South Florida has only been able to knock down 37.70% percent of their shots, which is the 358th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Memphis’ defense has more to brag about, as they they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 39.20%, which places them 18th in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Yuengling Center — Tampa, Florida
- TV: ESPN University
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $20.00
Odds
The Tigers are a big 13-point favorite against the Bulls, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Tigers as a 12.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Memphis have won eight out of their last 12 games against South Florida.
- Mar 02, 2021 – Memphis 73 vs. South Florida 52
- Dec 29, 2020 – Memphis 58 vs. South Florida 57
- Feb 08, 2020 – South Florida 75 vs. Memphis 73
- Jan 12, 2020 – Memphis 68 vs. South Florida 64
- Feb 02, 2019 – South Florida 84 vs. Memphis 78
- Mar 08, 2018 – Memphis 79 vs. South Florida 77
- Mar 01, 2018 – South Florida 75 vs. Memphis 51
- Jan 31, 2018 – Memphis 86 vs. South Florida 74
- Feb 02, 2017 – Memphis 85 vs. South Florida 75
- Jan 14, 2017 – Memphis 62 vs. South Florida 56
- Feb 20, 2016 – South Florida 80 vs. Memphis 71
- Jan 16, 2016 – Memphis 71 vs. South Florida 56
Injury Report for South Florida
- Jalyn McCreary: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
Injury Report for Memphis
- Jayden Hardaway: Game-Time Decision (Foot)
- Emoni Bates: Game-Time Decision (Back)
- John Camden: Out (Foot)
