TAMPA, Fla. — In an exciting matchup on Tuesday night, South Florida triumphed over Rice with a final score of 69-64, showcased by a strong performance from bench player Kasen Jennings, who contributed 17 points.

Jennings had an efficient outing, making 5 of his 9 attempts from the field, including 1 of 3 shots from beyond the arc, and completing 6 of 8 free throw attempts. The Bulls, now holding a record of 11 wins and 10 losses, with a 4-4 standing in the American Athletic Conference, also saw contributions from Kobe Knox and Quincy Ademokoya. Knox managed to score 13 points, shooting 5 of 13, though struggled with his three-point attempts, going 0 for 3. Ademokoya added to the scoring effort with 12 points, hitting 4 of 11 shots and making significant contributions on the boards with 12 rebounds.

For the Owls, Denver Anglin led the scoring with 17 points along with two steals, while Trae Broadnax chipped in with 12 points, dishing out five assists and securing two steals. Despite their efforts, Rice faced their sixth consecutive loss, leaving them with a record of 11-10 and a 2-6 mark in conference play.

During the first half, the Bulls struggled and went into halftime down 32-25, with Knox scoring six of his points before the break. Jennings turned the tide in the second half, netting 15 points which were crucial to South Florida’s victory.

Looking ahead, both teams will return to the court on Sunday. South Florida is set to face Florida Atlantic, while Rice will host Memphis.