- Matchup: USF Bulls vs Memphis Tigers
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
- Television: ESPN2
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This Thursday, the FedExForum will host an exciting clash between the Memphis Tigers (12-17) and the USF Bulls (21-8).
In their most recent outing, the USF Bulls dominated Tulane, securing a decisive 90-62 victory. South Florida concluded the game with an impressive 44.8% shooting from the field (30 out of 67), while connecting on 9 of 28 attempts from three-point range. From the charity stripe, the Bulls excelled, converting 21 of 25 shots for an 84.0% success rate. Rebounding was another strong point, as they collected a total of 41 boards, including 13 offensive rebounds. The Bulls recorded 22 assists and created 18 turnovers for their opponents, along with 8 steals. Defensively, South Florida held Tulane to a 36.7% shooting percentage (18 out of 49) while Tulane managed 13 assists and 4 steals. The Green Wave grabbed 29 rebounds (7 offensive, 22 defensive) but did not register a block. Tulane’s free throw shooting was at 66.7%, making 18 of 27 attempts, and they hit 8 of their 28 three-point attempts. The foul tally saw the Bulls commit 19 fouls compared to Tulane’s 18.
Wes Enis shone brightly in this matchup, contributing 25 points from the court with a remarkable 9 of 14 shooting percentage. He logged 36 minutes, securing 2 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists while maintaining a 64.3% shooting rate.
With a record of 21-8 this season, South Florida averages an impressive 88.3 points per game, ranking 10th in college basketball. Their shooting efficiency stands at 43.9% from the field, while their three-point shooting is at 33.1% (279 of 844) and free throw percentage at 74.4%. As a unit, the Bulls average 42.9 rebounds and have racked up 497 assists this season, ranking 48th nationally for assists. They turn the ball over 11.4 times per game and accumulate 19.7 fouls per night.
Defensively, the Bulls are effective at causing 14.4 turnovers per game while committing 20.1 fouls. They allow a three-point shooting percentage of 35.1% and sit 255th nationally for points allowed, giving up 76.7 points per game. Opponents shoot 41.6% against them (745 of 1,793), and the Bulls concede an average of 37.8 boards per game. Currently, they rank 122nd in the nation in assists allowed, with 383 handed out by adversaries this season.
In their last contest, Memphis succumbed to East Carolina, losing 84-68. The Tigers captured 14 defensive and 11 offensive boards for a total of 25 rebounds in the game. They committed 12 turnovers but managed to snatch 9 steals. East Carolina logged 19 fouls, giving Memphis 20 free throw attempts, of which they made 13 for a 65.0% conversion rate. From three-point territory, Memphis connected on 5 of 16 shots (31.3%). When the game concluded, Memphis’s shooting effort stood at 25 out of 67 from the field for a 37.3% shooting percentage. They allowed East Carolina to shoot 53.6% (30 of 56) from the field and 50.0% from three-point range, landing 9 out of 18 attempts. Memphis succeeded on 15 of 20 free throw attempts (75.0%). Total rebounds conceded amounted to 36, including 7 on the offensive end.
Julius Thedford was pivotal for the Tigers, scoring 16 points in 25 minutes on the floor with no assists. He made 6 of 12 shots for a 50.0% field goal percentage and amassed 9 rebounds.
With a record of 12-17 this season, Memphis averages 74.2 points per game. They commit 20.2 fouls each game and maintain a free throw percentage of 72.2%. The Tigers average 13.2 assists per game (ranked 233rd in D-1) and turn the ball over 13.8 times per game. They have scored a total of 2,153 points this season and average 36.4 rebounds per contest. Memphis’s field goal percentage is 43.2%, placing them 294th nationally.
Defensively, they rank 226th in points allowed per game at 75.2. Memphis forces 13.7 turnovers per game while allowing teams to shoot 41.8% from the field (57th in D-1). Opponents hit 30.0% from beyond the arc (221 of 737) and convert 72.7% of their free throw attempts. The Tigers allow an average of 13.7 assists and 37.2 rebounds, ranking 201st and 327th in college basketball, respectively.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on South Florida
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