Recent Game Overview

Nassau, Bahamas – On November 24, 2025, the University of South Florida (USF) women’s basketball team faced off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship. The Bulls fought hard but ultimately lost the match with a score of 57-45, bringing their season record to 3-3.

Highlight Performances

Fatou Diakite was a standout player, achieving a career-high of 16 points. She showcased her skills by shooting 6-for-7 from the field and maintaining perfect accuracy at the free-throw line with a 4-for-4 performance. In addition to her scoring, Diakite led the Bulls in rebounds with seven and tied her personal best with three blocks.

Game Dynamics

The Bulls managed to secure an advantage in the points in the paint category, leading 22-20, and outscored Minnesota’s bench 10-7. Despite a challenging first half where the Gophers built a substantial lead of 30-15 by halftime, USF demonstrated resilience, narrowing the gap in the second half.

USF’s defense significantly improved after the break, limiting Minnesota to just 28% shooting from the field in the second half. The Bulls managed to cut a notable 19-point deficit down to just eight points in the final minutes, showing determination and teamwork.

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About USF Women’s Basketball

The University of South Florida women’s basketball program has a rich history, marked by 19 postseason tournament appearances and ten NCAA tournament berths in its 25 years of operation. The team has celebrated 12 seasons with 20 or more wins and clinched the WNIT championship in 2009.

Currently, Michele Woods-Baxter serves as the interim head coach, leading a team committed to building on its esteemed legacy.

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