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Providence, RI (Sports Network) - Victor Rudd Jr. recorded a double-double
with 11 points and 10 rebounds, as South Florida notched a 55-48 win over the
Providence Friars in Big East play at the Dunkin Donuts Center.
USF (15-10, 8-4 Big East) struggled from the floor but dialed up the defensive
pressure, holding Providence to 31-percent shooting for the game.
The Friars (13-13, 2-11) lost for the seventh time in their last eight
outings, spoiling a game-high 16 points from Vincent Council. However, Council
was the only player in double figures for the Friars, who managed only 16
field goals for the game, including a 1-of-12 effort from beyond the arc.
Providence led by as many as five with 4:23 to play until halftime, despite
shooting only 25.8 percent from the floor in the opening frame. However, USF
put together a late spurt to take a 24-21 lead into the locker room at
intermission.
The Bulls enjoyed their largest lead at seven early in the second half.
Although the Friars were able to hang around, they could never quite get over
the hump as they shot just 8-of-21 from the floor over the final 20 minutes.
USF held a 40-28 rebounding advantage for the game, while also enjoying a key
22-8 edge in bench points.
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