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USF Men’s Basketball Upsets No. 19 NET-Ranked Utah State

TAMPA, Fla, Dec. 4, 2025 – The University of South Florida men's basketball team defeated No. 19 NET-ranked Utah State 74-61 on Thursday night at the Yuengling Center.

The Bulls controlled the matchup from tip-off and secured a significant upset over a team had not trailed by more than 21 points in a regular-season game since early January 2023.

Joseph Pinion led USF with 17 points and five three-pointers, his third game this season with at least five. Izaiyah Nelson recorded his sixth double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds.