- Matchup: Charlotte 49ers vs USF Bulls
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Venue: Legacy Arena at BJCC, Birmingham, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN2
- Betting Odds: USF Bulls favored by 14 points
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On Saturday, the USF Bulls (23-8) will clash with the Charlotte 49ers (16-16) at Legacy Arena at BJCC during the American Conference Semifinals. South Florida is currently favored by 14 points, with the over/under set at 153.5.
The Charlotte 49ers achieved a solid win against Tulane, ending with a score of 74-60 in their previous game. Both teams committed 14 fouls. Charlotte successfully made 7 out of 33 attempts from three-point range, while Tulane was perfect at the free-throw line, sinking all 19 attempts. Tulane secured 20 rebounds (6 offensive, 14 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They also recorded 7 assists and 6 steals. Defensively, Charlotte limited Tulane to just 30.9% shooting from the field, allowing 17 out of 55 shots. The 49ers provided 16 assists, forced 4 turnovers, and secured 2 steals. On the boards, Charlotte gathered a total of 40 rebounds, including 12 offensive. At the free-throw line, they converted 18 of 19 attempts for an impressive 94.7%. The 49ers ended the game with a field goal percentage of 39.3%, hitting 22 out of 56 attempts and making 12 of 32 shots from long range.
Ben Bradford was a standout performer in this victory. He recorded an impressive 56.3% shooting from the field while contributing 1 assist. Bradford played 33 minutes, grabbing 8 rebounds and scoring 29 points on 9 of 16 shooting.
Charlotte, now at a 16-16 season record, averages 12.0 turnovers and commits 17.1 personal fouls per game. The team averages 34.5 rebounds and has produced 415 assists this season, ranking them 252nd nationally in assists per game. From beyond the arc, the 49ers have a shooting percentage of 34.8% (275 of 790) and a free-throw percentage of 72.3%. They average 73.3 points per game (ranked 250th in the nation) while shooting 45.8% overall.
Defensively, the 49ers force 9.0 turnovers each game and average 16.8 personal fouls. They rank 124th in D-1 for assists allowed, having surrendered 406 this season. Charlotte’s defense allows opponents to shoot at 44.0% (814 of 1,849) and grants an average of 32.3 rebounds per game, allowing 33.8% shooting from three-point range. They rank 187th in D-1 for points allowed per game at 73.9.
In their most recent matchup, the USF Bulls triumphed over Charlotte with an impressive 83-60 win. The Bulls secured 22 defensive rebounds and 16 offensive boards for a total of 38 rebounds. They turned the ball over 6 times but recorded 11 steals. Charlotte committed 14 fouls during the game, which led to 15 free-throw attempts for the Bulls, who converted 10 for a 66.7% success rate. From three-point range, South Florida hit 37.1%, making 13 out of their 35 attempts. Overall, the Bulls shot 42.3% from the floor, converting 30 of 71 attempts. They limited Charlotte to 39.7% shooting (23 of 58) and held them to 26.7% from beyond the arc (8 of 30) while finishing 6 of 10 from the free-throw line (60.0%). The Bulls allowed Charlotte to gather 33 rebounds, 12 of which were offensive.
Joseph Pinion was a key player for the Bulls, contributing 22 points in his 34 minutes on the court, along with 4 assists. He achieved a 50.0% shooting rate, making 8 of 16 attempts, and grabbed 3 rebounds.
South Florida has a season record of 23-8. Offensively, the Bulls are shooting 44.0% from the field, placing them 258th in the country. They have accumulated 2,739 points this season, averaging 88.4 points per game, and pulling down 42.8 rebounds per game. The Bulls excel in assists, averaging 17.4 per contest (21st nationally), while committing 11.2 turnovers per game. They average 19.6 fouls per game and are converting 74.2% of their free-throw attempts.
The Bulls’ defense is ranked 251st in the nation for points allowed per game at 76.5. They force 14.3 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 41.7% from the field (ranked 51st overall). South Florida gives up 34.6% shooting from three-point range and opponents convert 70.3% of free throws against them. They allow an average of 13.4 assists and 37.7 rebounds per game, ranking 184th and 337th in D-1 respectively.
Who will clinch victory tonight in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on South Florida (-14)
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