- Matchup: USF Bulls vs Alabama Crimson Tide
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Venue: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The USF Bulls, currently 6-4, are headed to Coleman Coliseum on Wednesday to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide, who sit at 7-3.
In their latest game, the USF Bulls faced off against Charleston, clinching a victory with a score of 81-75. South Florida managed a 40.6% shooting percentage (28 of 69) from the field and converted 9 out of 32 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they recorded 16 of 23 shots, translating to a 69.6% success rate. The Bulls pulled down 40 boards, including 19 on the offensive end, and provided 15 assists, while creating 13 turnovers and achieving 10 steals. Defensively, South Florida allowed Charleston to shoot 37.1% (23 of 62) from the field. Charleston secured 36 rebounds (13 offensive, 23 defensive) and had 10 assists along with 6 steals. The visitors made 20 of 25 free-throw attempts, which is an impressive 80.0%. Charleston also struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 28 shots. The Bulls committed 22 personal fouls compared to Charleston’s 21.
Joseph Pinion was a standout performer, scoring 21 points on 7 of 16 shooting, playing for 35 minutes, and grabbing 3 rebounds while providing 2 assists, finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.8%.
South Florida heads into this matchup with a 6-4 record for the season. They average 11.8 turnovers per game and commit an average of 22.4 fouls. Collectively, the Bulls secure 41.4 rebounds per game and currently have 163 assists, ranking them 144th in Division 1 basketball. Their shooting from long range stands at 31.2% (91 of 292), while their free-throw percentage is 74.2%. They are scoring an average of 88.6 points per game, placing them 29th in Division 1, and their overall shooting percentage is 43.6%.
Defensively, the Bulls force 16.4 turnovers per game while drawing 21.1 fouls. They rank 158th in allowing assists with 140 this year. Opponents are shooting at a 43.6% clip (264 of 605) against them, and they yield 38.1 rebounds per contest. Opposing teams are making 35.6% of their three-point attempts, and South Florida is 315th nationally in points allowed per game at 79.6.
Most recently, the Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a loss, falling to Arizona with a score of 96-75. During that game, Alabama recorded 27 defensive rebounds and 3 offensive boards for a total of 30. They turned the ball over 15 times and managed only 2 steals. Arizona committed 15 fouls, allowing Alabama 18 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 13 at a 72.2% rate. The Crimson Tide shot 25 of 56 from the field, resulting in a 44.6% shooting percentage. They conceded 36 field goals to Arizona, allowing the Wildcats to shoot 42.9% overall, and 38.5% from beyond the arc (10 of 26), while converting 14 of 20 free-throw attempts (70.0%). Defensively, Alabama allowed Arizona to grab 48 total rebounds, with 20 on the offensive glass.
Labaron Philon was a key player for Alabama, hitting 7 of 16 shots for a 43.8% shooting percentage, pulling down 10 rebounds, and scoring 24 points in 34 minutes, accompanied by 5 assists.
Alabama currently holds a 7-3 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 47.7% from the floor, ranking them 90th in the nation. With a total of 931 points scored (93.1 per game), they average 41.6 rebounds per game. The Crimson Tide dish out 17.6 assists per game, ranking 44th in college basketball, with an average of 10.4 turnovers per game. They commit 18.3 personal fouls and convert 74.9% of their free-throw attempts.
However, Alabama’s defense is ranked 325th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, averaging 80.9. They force 10.2 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 42.2% from the field (127th in college basketball). Opponents are hitting 31.4% of three-pointers (77 of 245), with free throw shooting at 65.4%. They give up an average of 14.1 assists and 40.2 total rebounds per game, ranking 234th and 349th, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take South Florida
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