South Florida Bulls Defeat Florida Atlantic Owls 89-75
Sunday, January 25, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Yuengling Center
South Florida Bulls 89, Florida Atlantic Owls 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Florida Atlantic Owls vs South Florida Bulls?
South Florida Bulls beat Florida Atlantic Owls 89-75 at Yuengling Center on January 25, 2026.
Who was favored in Florida Atlantic Owls vs South Florida Bulls?
South Florida Bulls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The favorite won.
The South Florida Bulls secured a decisive victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls with a final score of 89-75 at the Yuengling Center. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked the Bulls' first win against the Owls in their last three encounters, having lost both previous meetings in the 2025 season. The Bulls now improve their record to 14-7, while the Owls drop to 14-8.
Both teams came into this game with strong recent performances. The Bulls had a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, with an average of 90.1 points scored and 78.1 points allowed. They were riding a one-game winning streak, having defeated the UAB Blazers 82-69 just two days prior. Their home record stood at 4-2, and they had been particularly effective in their last five games, averaging 83.2 points while allowing 74.8 points.
On the other hand, the Owls also boasted a 7-3 record in their last ten games, but they were on a five-game winning streak leading into this contest. They had an average of 84.4 points scored and 75.4 points allowed during this stretch. Their away record was 2-3, indicating some struggles on the road, but they had recently shown resilience, winning their last five games.
The betting market reflected the competitive nature of this matchup, with DraftKings listing the Bulls as 5.5-point favorites. The total for the game was set at 166.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. The moneyline favored the Bulls at -265, while the Owls were at 215.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details regarding player absences for either team, which suggests that both squads were likely at full strength for this crucial game.
The conditions at the Yuengling Center were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the Bulls took full advantage of their home-court advantage. The scoring plays reflected a strong offensive performance, particularly in the second half, where the Bulls pulled away decisively. Key moments included Wes Enis making crucial free throws and Isaiah Elohim hitting a significant jumper that contributed to the Bulls' lead.
As the game progressed, the Bulls maintained their momentum, with Joseph Pinion sealing the victory with a driving layup that brought the score to 89-75. The Bulls' ability to execute in critical moments and their strong offensive output ultimately led to their victory, showcasing their growth as a team this season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | USF -5.5 | 166.5 o -110 / u -110 | Florida Atlantic Owls +215 · South Florida Bulls -265 |
Leaders
- PointsWes Enis19South Florida Bulls
- AssistsCJ Brown7South Florida Bulls
- ReboundsIzaiyah Nelson12South Florida Bulls
- PointsDevin Vanterpool22Florida Atlantic Owls
- AssistsKanaan Carlyle4Florida Atlantic Owls
- ReboundsIsaiah Elohim6Florida Atlantic Owls
Recent form
South Florida Bulls
Last 10: 7-3Streak W190.1 scored · 78.1 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W82-69at UAB BlazersJan 23
- L85-86vs Wichita State ShockersJan 18
- W82-71vs East Carolina PiratesJan 15
- W93-78at Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 10
- W74-70at North Texas Mean GreenJan 8
- L106-109vs UAB BlazersJan 4
- W111-50vs Georgia College BobcatsDec 29
- W94-69vs UMBC RetrieversDec 21
- L93-104at Alabama Crimson TideDec 18
- W81-75vs Charleston CougarsDec 11
Florida Atlantic Owls
Last 10: 7-3Streak W584.4 scored · 75.4 allowed per game2-3 away
- W79-74vs Tulane Green WaveJan 22
- W79-73at Temple OwlsJan 18
- W85-67vs Wichita State ShockersJan 16
- W89-78vs Memphis TigersJan 11
- W76-71at UAB BlazersJan 8
- L66-69at Tulane Green WaveJan 4
- W110-70vs UTSA RoadrunnersDec 31
- L80-85at UCF KnightsDec 23
- L75-88at Saint Mary's GaelsDec 20
- W105-79vs UAlbany Great DanesDec 13
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Florida Atlantic Owls | South Florida Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-66 | 30-68 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 7-22 | 7-27 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 26 |
| Free throws | 14-19 | 22-31 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 21 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 28 |
| Assists | 8 | 18 |
| Steals | 5 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 46 |
| Fouls | 20 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 16 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 46 | 45 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half50-53Devin Vanterpool makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-55Izaiyah Nelson makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (CJ Brown assists)
- 2nd Half52-55Devin Vanterpool makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half54-55Kanaan Carlyle makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half54-56Wes Enis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-57Wes Enis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-58Devin Haid makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-59Devin Haid makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-61Joseph Pinion makes layup
- 2nd Half54-62Joseph Pinion makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-63Joseph Pinion makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-63Niccolo Moretti makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-63Niccolo Moretti makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-65Izaiyah Nelson makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half56-67Izaiyah Nelson makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half57-67Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-67Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-70Joseph Pinion makes 25-foot three point jumper (CJ Brown assists)
- 2nd Half60-70Josiah Parker makes driving layup
- 2nd Half60-73Wes Enis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josh Omojafo assists)
- 2nd Half60-75Daimion Collins makes 2-foot jumper (Joseph Pinion assists)
- 2nd Half61-75Josiah Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-75Devin Vanterpool makes layup
- 2nd Half63-77Daimion Collins makes 5-foot dunk (Josh Omojafo assists)
- 2nd Half64-77Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half65-77Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half66-77Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half66-78CJ Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-78Devin Vanterpool makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Elohim assists)
- 2nd Half69-79Joseph Pinion makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half69-80Joseph Pinion makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half69-83Wes Enis makes 24-foot three point jumper (CJ Brown assists)
- 2nd Half69-84Wes Enis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-85Wes Enis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-85Isaiah Elohim makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half71-86CJ Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-87CJ Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-87Josiah Parker makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Devin Vanterpool assists)
- 2nd Half75-87Josiah Parker makes driving layup
- 2nd Half75-89Joseph Pinion makes driving layup (Wes Enis assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours South Florida Bulls, below favours Florida Atlantic Owls.
Venue
- Yuengling CenterTampa, FL
- Attendance4833
- OfficialsKeith Kimble, Pat Adams, Olandis Poole
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