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Jose Fernandez Ties American Athletic Conference Wins Record

Tuesday, January 31
#25/22 South Florida 72, East Carolina 48 - Box Score

TAMPA (AP) — Sammie Puisis made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 23 points, Carla Brito added 20 points and seven rebounds and No. 25 South Florida beat East Carolina 72-48 on Tuesday night at the Yuengling Center for its 11th straight victory.

South Florida coach Jose Fernandez recorded his 118th victory in American Athletic Conference play, tying UConn coach Geno Auriemma for the most in league history and one shy of becoming the all-time leader.

Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu had 13 points and 14 rebounds for South Florida (21-4, 10-0 The American), which has reached 20 wins 11 times in program history.