Rhode Island Women Beat South Florida 82-63 in Showcase Finale
The University of Rhode Island women's basketball team defeated the University of South Florida 82-63 at the Curb Event Center in Nashville, Tennessee, on November 8, winning the finale of the 2026 Multi-Conference Opening Weekend Showcase.
Rhode Island trailed 16-15 after the first quarter before gradually taking control and closing out a 19-point win. For South Florida, Fatou Diakite scored a career-high 19 points on 7-of-8 shooting, but it was not enough, and the Bulls fell to 2-1.
The game served as an early-season test for both teams, with Rhode Island sealing the win through team play and a steady second half. The showcase brought together teams from several conferences to open the new season and let squads test their rotations.
(Source: University of South Florida Athletics)
Source: University of South Florida Athletics
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Photo: 图：罗得岛大学 Ryan 中心（资料图）。Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: The Ryan Center at the University of Rhode Island (file photo). Wikimedia Commons.
