TAMPA, Fla., (Feb. 25, 2023) – Tyler Harris scored a game-high 30 points, all but three of them in the second half, to lead South Florida to a 71-67 American Athletic Conference victory Saturday night at Yuengling Center.

Harris tied the program record for most made three-pointers in a season (88). His 27 points in the second half matched a program record for most points by a Bull in any half.

USF (13-16; 6-10 AAC) got 12 points and 9 rebounds from Russel Tchewa, 11 points and 5 rebounds from Jamir Chaplin. Sam Hines Jr. grabbed seven rebounds.

The Bulls have now won three of their last four games.

BullsInsider.com was at the game and here is our Instant Analysis:

IT WAS OVER WHEN: Harris sank two free throws with two-seconds to play to give USF a 71-67 lead.

HE STOLE THE SHOW: Harris was magnificent, especially in the second half. On the night Harris made an efficient 7-of-12 shots, grabbed 3 rebounds, dished 2 assists and one steal. His five three-pointers was the tenth time this season Harris knocked down at least five threes in a game. Harris also sank 11-14 free throws. He was credited with 40 minutes of playing time.

In a 7:20 stretch of the second half, Harris scored 14 straight points for USF.

THE STAT DOESN’T LIE: USF made 59.1 percent of its second half shots to 38.1 percent for SMU.

THE BOTTOM LINE: USF defeats SMU for the first time since Laquincy Rideau’s three-pointer went through the net with 0.6 seconds left in a March 7, 2020 game. USF has now won back-to-back conference games for the first time this season and three of its last four games. Up next is senior night versus Tulsa visits next Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Bulls close out the regular season at Wichita State on Sunday Mar. 5 at 2 p.m.