The University of South Florida women’s basketball team is dancing once again. The Bulls secured their spot in the NCAA Tournament after a thrilling 69-62 victory over Rice in the American Athletic Conference Championship final on Wednesday night at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
USF, the No. 3 seed in the tournament, battled past the No. 9 seed Owls to claim their second AAC tournament title. They became only the second team in conference history to win multiple championships, joining powerhouse UConn. The victory not only adds another banner to the Bulls’ legacy but also earns them the American’s coveted automatic bid to March Madness.
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The Bulls are going dancing this spring
Sophomore guard Vittoria Blasigh was electric, leading all scorers with 20 points to fuel USF’s championship effort. Junior forward Carla Brito came up big on both ends of the court, contributing 17 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block. Graduate guards Sammie Puisis and Mama Dembele also played pivotal roles, combining for 25 points, with Dembele dishing out eight assists to keep the Bulls’ offense rolling.
Now, the Bulls turn their attention to Selection Sunday, where they will learn their NCAA Tournament fate. The bracket reveal is set for Sunday, March 16, at 8 p.m. on ESPN. With the Women’s Final Four taking place in downtown Tampa this April, USF has a golden opportunity to fight for a deep tournament run and potentially bring the championship home to their own backyard.
March Madness is here, and the Bulls are ready to charge! Stay tuned for updates on Selection Sunday to know when and where to catch USF in the NCAA Tournament.
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