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South Florida Bulls women's basketball

The South Florida Bulls women's basketball team represents the University of South Florida in women's basketball. The Bulls compete in the American Athletic Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Bulls play home basketball games at the Yuengling Center.[2] South Florida is coached by Jose Fernandez, who has been with the Bulls since the 2000–01 season. USF has made the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament nine times in their history (2006, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023) and won the Women's National Invitation Tournament in 2009.[3] They have won three conference championships, taking the regular season American Athletic Conference title in 2021 and 2023 and the AAC tournament crown in 2021.[4][5]

South Florida Bulls women's basketball
2024–25 South Florida Bulls women's basketball team
UniversityUniversity of South Florida
First season1972–73; 52 years ago
Athletic directorMichael Kelly
Head coachJose Fernandez (25th season)
ConferenceThe American
LocationTampa, Florida
ArenaYuengling Center
(capacity: 10,411)
NicknameBulls
Student sectionSo Flo Rodeo
ColorsGreen and gold[1]
   
Uniforms
Home jersey
Team colours
Home
Away jersey
Team colours
Away
Alternate jersey
Team colours
Alternate
NCAA tournament second round
2013, 2015, 2016, 2021, 2023
NCAA tournament appearances
2006, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023
Conference tournament champions
2021
Conference regular season champions
2021, 2023

Season-by-season record

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As of the 2021–22 season, the Bulls have a 711–699 record. They have made the NCAA Tournament eight times, along with nine appearances in the Women's National Invitation Tournament, including a title in 2009.[6]

Year Conference Games played Record Win percentage Conference record Head coach Postseason
1972–73 Independent (AIAW Small College) 13 10–3 .769 N/A Joanne Rodgers
1973–74 Independent
(AIAW Large College Division) 		18 9–9 .500
1974–75 24 13–9 .542
1975–76 20 8–12 .400
1976–77 19 15–4 .789
1977–78 26 16–10 .615
1978–79 24 10–14 .417
1979–80 22 9–13 .409
1980–81 31 9–22 .290
1981–82 27 12–15 .444
1982–83 Independent (NCAA Division I) 25 9–16 .360
1983–84 27 7–20 .259 Anne Strusz
1984–85 Sun Belt Conference 26 8–18 .308 0–6
1985–86 27 5–22 .185 0–6
1986–87 27 11–16 .407 1–5
1987–88 27 11–16 .407 1–5
1988–89 27 14–13 .519 2–4 Trudi Lacey
1989–90 27 10–17 .370 0–6
1990–91 28 12–16 .429 0–6
1991–92 Metro Conference 28 13–15 .464 3–9
1992–93 27 10–17 .370 0–12
1993–94 27 14–13 .519 7–5
1994–95 26 7–19 .269 0–12
1995–96 Conference USA 27 6–21 .222 2–12
1996–97 27 9–18 .333 5–9 Jerry Ann Winters
1997–98 29 11–18 .379 5–11
1998–99 27 14–13 .519 8–8
1999–2000 29 13–16 .448 3–13
2000–01 28 4–24 .143 1–15 Jose Fernandez
2001–02 27 13–13 .519 4–10
2002–03 27 7–20 .259 2–12
2003–04 29 14–15 .483 7–7 WNIT (first round)
2004–05 32 21–11 .656 9–5 WNIT (second round)
2005–06 Big East 31 19–12 .613 9–7 NCAA (round of 64)
2006–07 33 21–12 .636 9–7 WNIT (second round)
2007–08 32 16–16 .500 5–11 WNIT (first round)
2008–09 37 27–10 .730 8–8 WNIT (champions)
2009–10 31 15–16 .484 6–10 WNIT (first round)
2010–11 31 12–19 .387 3–13
2011–12 35 19–16 .543 8–8 WNIT (third round)
2012–13 33 22–11 .667 9–7 NCAA (round of 32)
2013–14 American Athletic Conference 36 23–13 .639 13–5 WNIT (Final Four)
2014–15 35 27–8 .771 15–3 NCAA (round of 32)
2015–16 34 24–10 .706 14–4 NCAA (round of 32)
2016–17 33 24–9 .727 11–5 NCAA (round of 64)
2017–18 34 26–8 .765 13–3 NCAA (round of 64)
2018–19 35 19–16 .523 7–9 WNIT (second round)
2019–20 32 19–13 .594 10–6 Postseason not played due to COVID-19 pandemic
2020–21 23 19–4 .826 13–2 NCAA (round of 32)
2021–22 33 24–9 .727 12–3 NCAA (round of 64)
2022–23 34 27–7 .794 14–1 NCAA (round of 32)
2023–24 33 19–14 .576 10–8
Total 1477 757–720 .512 271–313 18 Appearances (19–17 record)
Bold indicates conference tournament won; Italics indicate regular season conference champions

Postseason results

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NCAA tournament

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The Bulls have made the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament seven times in their history and have an overall record of 4–8.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
2006 #9 First Round #8 USC L 65–67
2013 #10 First Round
Second Round 		#7 Texas Tech
#2 California 		W 71–70
L 78–82 (OT)
2015 #6 First Round
Second Round 		#11 LSU
#3 Louisville 		W 73–64
L 52–60
2016 #6 First Round
Second Round 		#11 Colorado State
#3 UCLA 		W 48–45
L 67–72
2017 #11 First Round #6 Missouri L 64–66
2018 #6 First Round #11 Buffalo L 79–102
2021 #8 First Round
Second Round 		#9 Washington State
#1 NC State 		W 57–53
L 67–79
2022 #9 First Round #8 Miami (FL) L 66–78
2023 #8 First Round
Second Round 		#9 Marquette
#1 South Carolina 		W 67–65
L 45–76

WNIT

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The Bulls have made the Women's National Invitation Tournament 9 times. They have an overall record of 14–8 and won the tournament in 2009.

Year Round Opponent Result
2004 First @ Richmond L 63–55
2005 First

Second

Florida

@ Wake Forest

W 61–56

L 78–63

2007 Second

Third

Coppin State

@ Virginia

W 66–49

L 73–72

2008 First @ Florida Gulf Coast L 67–65
2009 Second

Third

Quarterfinal

Final Four

Championship

Florida Gulf Coast

Ole Miss

@ St. Bonaventure

@ Boston College

@ Kansas

W 88–81 (OT)

W 74–67

W 80–66

W 82–65

W 75–71

2010 First @ Florida L 61–54
2012 First

Second

Third

Florida Atlantic

Florida International

James Madison

W 76–20

W 77–61

L 72–45

2014 First

Second

Third

Quarterfinal

Final Four

North Carolina A&T

Stetson

George Washington

@ Mississippi State

Rutgers

W 56–50

W 75–56

W 74–59

W 60–58

L 62–52

2019 First

Second

Stetson

@ James Madison

W 84–50

L 71–54

Awards and recognition

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All Americans

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WNIT Most Valuable Player

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  • Shantia Grace (2009)

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Conference Player of the Year

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  • Dulcy Fankam-Mendjiadeu (American, 2022-23)
  • Elena Tsineke (American, 2022-23)

[Elena and Dulcy were named Co-Players of the 2022-23 season]

First team all conference

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  • Wanda Guyton (Sun Belt, 1988–89)
  • Angie Snyder (Sun Belt, 1990–91)
  • Angie Snyder (Metro, 1991–92)
  • Tammy van Oppen (Metro, 1993–94)
  • Jessica Dickson (Conference USA, 2004–05)
  • Jessica Dickson (Big East, 2005–06)
  • Jessica Dickson (Big East, 2006–07)
  • Shantia Grace (Big East, 2008–09)
  • Jessica Lawson (Big East, 2008–09)
  • Andrea Smith (Big East, 2012–13)
  • Courtney Williams (American, 2013–14)
  • Courtney Williams (American, 2014–15)
  • Courtney Williams (American, 2015–16)
  • Kitija Laksa (American, 2016–17)
  • Maria Jespersen (American, 2016–17)
  • Maria Jespersen (American, 2017–18)
  • Bethy Mununga (American, 2020–21)
  • Elena Tsineke (American, 2020–21)

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In the WNBA

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USF Athletic Hall of Fame

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Main article: University of South Florida Athletic Hall of Fame

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Retired jerseys

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South Florida Bulls retired jerseys
Number Player Years
3 Shantia Grace 2005–2009
10 Courtney Williams 2012–2015
25 Jessica Dickson 2003–2007
50 Wanda Guyton 1984–1989

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Coaches

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Conference Coach of the Year

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[3]

Media

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Under the current American Athletic Conference TV deal, all home and in-conference away women's basketball games are shown on one of the various ESPN networks or streamed live on ESPN+.[10] Live radio broadcasts of games are featured on WHPT 102.5 FM in the Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida media markets and are also available worldwide for free on the Bulls Unlimited digital radio station on TuneIn.[11][12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ USF Athletics Brand Guide (PDF). August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  2. ^ "University of South Florida". www.gousfbulls.com.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "2019 20 USF WBB Media Guide (PDF)" (PDF). USF Athletics. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
  4. ^ "USF women win first league title of any kind". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
  5. ^ "South Florida Wins Its Second AAC Regular Season Title in Three Years with Its 70-62 Victory Over SMU on Saturday". USF Athletics. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
  6. ^ "USF Women's Basketball: All-Time Coaches – GoUSFBulls.com?Official Athletics Web Site of the University of South Florida". www.gousfbulls.com.
  7. ^ "WNIT Announces 20th Anniversary All-Time Top 20 Player List". womensnit.com. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  8. ^ "USF Athletic Hall of Fame". USF Athletics. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  9. ^ "2020 21 USF WBB Media Guide FINAL (WEB) (PDF)" (PDF). USF Athletics. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
  10. ^ "AAC, ESPN Agree To 12-Year Media-Rights Deal Worth $1B". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  11. ^ "Bulls Unlimited". USF Athletics. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  12. ^ "USF Athletics Begins Three-Year Radio Partnership with Cox Media Group". USF Athletics. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
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