South Florida Bulls Edge Memphis Tigers in High-Scoring Clash
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 9:05 PM ET · FedExForum
South Florida Bulls 96, Memphis Tigers 89, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won South Florida Bulls vs Memphis Tigers?
South Florida Bulls beat Memphis Tigers 96-89 at FedExForum on March 5, 2026.
Who was favored in South Florida Bulls vs Memphis Tigers?
South Florida Bulls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -325 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling encounter at the FedExForum, the South Florida Bulls narrowly defeated the Memphis Tigers with a final score of 96-89. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it featured two teams with contrasting recent forms, with South Florida riding a seven-game winning streak into the game, while Memphis struggled with a six-game losing streak.
The Memphis Tigers entered the game with a home record of 12-18, having won only 3 of their last 10 games, and averaging 76.2 points scored while allowing 78.9 points per game. Their recent form was highlighted by a disappointing last five games, where they failed to secure a win, averaging just 71.6 points scored and allowing 87.2 points. In their last outing before facing South Florida, Memphis lost to the East Carolina Pirates with a score of 68-84.
In stark contrast, the South Florida Bulls boasted an impressive away record of 22-8 and had won 9 of their last 10 games, averaging 85.4 points scored and allowing 72.2 points per game. Their recent success included a dominant 90-62 victory over the Tulane Green Wave just days prior to their matchup with Memphis. The Bulls' last five games showcased their scoring prowess, with an average of 80.2 points scored and only 64.6 points allowed.
Historically, the Bulls have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning 2 out of the last 3 encounters against the Tigers. In their previous matchup on February 20, 2026, South Florida defeated Memphis decisively with a score of 87-66. This game further emphasized the Bulls' dominance in the series, as they had also won the earlier meeting in the 2025 season.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams were expected to field their best players given the significance of the game. The odds from DraftKings reflected the Bulls' strong form, with South Florida favored by 7.5 points and a total set at 163.5. This indicated a high-scoring expectation, which was indeed met during the game.
The conditions at the FedExForum were conducive to an exciting game, with both teams showcasing their offensive talents. The scoring plays highlighted key moments in the second half, including Curtis Givens III's layup that brought the score to 90-85 in favor of South Florida, and Isaiah Jones' free throws that extended the Bulls' lead to 96-89 as the game drew to a close.
Viewers were treated to a fast-paced game filled with scoring runs and critical plays, making it a must-watch for fans of college basketball. The Bulls' ability to maintain their winning streak against a struggling Memphis team highlighted the competitive nature of the NCAAB landscape.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | USF -7.5 | 163.5 o -110 / u -110 | South Florida Bulls -325 · Memphis Tigers +260 |
Leaders
- PointsDug McDaniel25Memphis Tigers
- AssistsDug McDaniel7Memphis Tigers
- ReboundsZach Davis8Memphis Tigers
- PointsWes Enis29South Florida Bulls
- AssistsJoseph Pinion5South Florida Bulls
- ReboundsJoseph Pinion8South Florida Bulls
Recent form
Memphis Tigers
Last 10: 3-7Streak L676.2 scored · 78.9 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L68-84at East Carolina PiratesMar 1
- L82-88vs Wichita State ShockersFeb 27
- L67-78vs UAB BlazersFeb 22
- L66-87at South Florida BullsFeb 20
- L75-99at Utah State AggiesFeb 15
- L69-76at North Texas Mean GreenFeb 13
- W77-54vs Charlotte 49ersFeb 8
- W90-80at UAB BlazersFeb 6
- L76-78vs Tulane Green WaveFeb 1
- W92-65vs Florida Atlantic OwlsJan 30
South Florida Bulls
Last 10: 9-1Streak W785.4 scored · 72.2 allowed per game4-1 away
- W90-62vs Tulane Green WaveMar 1
- W75-56at Rice OwlsFeb 26
- W87-66vs Memphis TigersFeb 20
- W83-81at Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 15
- W66-58at Wichita State ShockersFeb 12
- W80-74vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 8
- W109-88vs UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 5
- L78-79at Temple OwlsFeb 1
- W97-83at Tulane Green WaveJan 29
- W89-75vs Florida Atlantic OwlsJan 25
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 | South Florida Bulls | Memphis Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 32-66 | 33-70 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 8-28 | 4-16 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 25 |
| Free throws | 24-33 | 19-24 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 22 |
| Assists | 17 | 19 |
| Steals | 7 | 3 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 2 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 46 |
| Fouls | 22 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 70 | 20 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half62-58Thierno Sylla makes layup (Dug McDaniel assists)
- 2nd Half64-58Daimion Collins makes 1-foot dunk (Wes Enis assists)
- 2nd Half64-59Thierno Sylla makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-60Thierno Sylla makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-60CJ Brown makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josh Omojafo assists)
- 2nd Half68-60Josh Omojafo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-60Josh Omojafo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-60Josh Omojafo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-60Wes Enis makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half74-60Wes Enis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-63Dug McDaniel makes 29-foot three point jumper (Zach Davis assists)
- 2nd Half77-63Wes Enis makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half77-65Dug McDaniel makes driving layup
- 2nd Half78-65Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-65Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-67Sincere Parker makes layup (Zach Davis assists)
- 2nd Half79-68Sincere Parker makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half79-69Sincere Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-70Sincere Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-70Isaiah Jones makes 1-foot dunk (Wes Enis assists)
- 2nd Half83-70Isaiah Jones makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half83-71Sincere Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-72Sincere Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-72Gavin Hightower makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-75Dug McDaniel makes 25-foot three point jumper (Curtis Givens III assists)
- 2nd Half84-77Zach Davis makes driving layup (Sincere Parker assists)
- 2nd Half86-77Wes Enis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half86-79Zach Davis makes layup (Dug McDaniel assists)
- 2nd Half88-79Wes Enis makes 7-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half88-81Zach Davis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half88-83Curtis Givens III makes driving layup
- 2nd Half90-83Wes Enis makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half90-85Curtis Givens III makes layup (Sincere Parker assists)
- 2nd Half91-85Isaiah Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half91-87Dug McDaniel makes driving layup
- 2nd Half93-87Isaiah Jones makes layup (Joseph Pinion assists)
- 2nd Half93-89Curtis Givens III makes driving layup
- 2nd Half94-89Isaiah Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half95-89Wes Enis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half96-89Wes Enis makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Memphis Tigers, below favours South Florida Bulls.
Venue
- FedExForumMemphis, TN
- Attendance9643
- OfficialsJeb Hartness, Keith Kimble, Pat Adams
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