NEWSLETTER
AAC play on Thursday will see the the South Florida Bulls (14-17, 7-11 AAC) host the East Carolina Pirates (15-16, 6-12 AAC) at Dickies Arena, starting at 12:30 PM ET.
South Florida dropped its previous game to Wichita State, 69-49, on Sunday. Serrel Smith Jr. led the way with 11 points, and also had two boards and zero assists. In its previous game, East Carolina lost to UCF on Sunday, 84-58. Ezra Ausar scored a team-high 14 points (and added zero assists and five boards).
When is South Florida vs. East Carolina and when does it start?
This game between the Bulls and Pirates is set to start on Thursday, March 9, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 12:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch South Florida vs. East Carolina
The Bulls and Pirates will take to the hardwood at Dickies Arena for this matchup on March 9, and if you’d like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPNU.
South Florida Bulls vs. East Carolina Pirates Game Preview
South Florida Stats, Odds & Insights
South Florida scores 72.4 points per game (166th in college basketball) and gives up 71.9 (236th in college basketball) for a +15 scoring differential overall.
The Bulls are averaging 72.4 points, just 1.1 more than the 71.3 the Pirates give up.
South Florida connects on 7.5 three-pointers per game (175th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.8 on average.
When playing at home, the Bulls are putting up 3.6 fewer points per game (71.2) than they are in road games (74.8).
South Florida’s offense has been better over its last 10 games, racking up 73.3 points per contest compared to the 72.4 it has averaged this year.
East Carolina Stats, Odds & Insights
East Carolina’s -57 scoring differential (being outscored by 1.9 points per game) is a result of putting up 69.4 points per game (235th in college basketball) while giving up 71.3 per outing (217th in college basketball).
The Pirates average 69.4 points, just 2.5 fewer than the Bulls concede.
East Carolina hits 2.1 more threes per game than the opposition, 8.6 (64th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.5.
At home the Pirates are scoring 72.2 points per game, 7.9 more than they are averaging away (64.3).
While East Carolina is putting up 69.4 points per game in 2022-23, it has bettered that mark in its last 10 games, amassing 69.5 a contest.
Bulls Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Harris | 31 | 16.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| Russel Tchewa | 29 | 11.3 | 8.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Selton Miguel | 29 | 10.5 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Keyshawn Bryant | 24 | 9.8 | 4.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Jamir Chaplin | 29 | 7.4 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
Pirates Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Felton Jr. | 15 | 16.5 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| Javon Small | 18 | 15.8 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| RJ Felton | 31 | 13.8 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
| Brandon Johnson | 30 | 12.8 | 8.3 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.5 |
| Ezra Ausar | 30 | 9.6 | 4.9 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
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