Rideau, Collins lead USF past UConn 75-50

Jan 5, 2020, 08:55 am

TAMPA, Fla. -- Laquincy Rideau had 17 points and six assists, David Collins scored 15 points, and South Florida beat UConn 75-60 on Saturday.

The Bulls (8-7, 1-1 American) also got 12 points and nine rebounds from Michael Durr.

James Bouknight had 11 points for UConn (9-5, 0-2 American), which was coming off a 67-51 loss at Cincinnati on Wednesday night in the conference opener.

UConn got within 12 with eight minutes remaining but Rideau's layup completed a 7-0 run that made it 70-51.

Justin Brown put USF ahead 53-38 on a 3-pointer with 15 1/2 minutes to play.

South Florida went 21 of 29 from the free-throw line. UConn made 10 of 16.

Rashun Williams extended the Bulls lead to 61-42 midway through the second half. That surge came during a four-minute scoreless stretch by UConn.

Rideau had 13 points as USF took a 39-32 halftime advantage. He had a 3-point play and added a layup during a 12-2 run that put the Bulls up 39-29.

Alterique Gilbert cut the UConn deficit to seven on a long-range jumper with 9 seconds left in the first half.

BIG PICTURE

UConn: It was a rare loss in the all-time series between the teams. The Huskies have won 22 of the 26 overall meetings.

USF: Rideau has had success against UConn. In three previous games, the senior guard averaged 17.7 points and six rebounds.

UP NEXT

UConn: Has its conference home opener against Tulane on Wednesday night.

USF: Play Tuesday night at East Carolina.

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