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The next student body president Before tonight’s debate, the two candidates discuss why they should be president.

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Two candidates will step onto the stage of the Marshall Student Center Oval Theater tonight at 7 p.m. to discuss why they deserve to be elected USF student body president.

The student body president has the power to nominate students to the Student Government (SG)’s judicial branch and nominate students to fill university committee seats. The president may also veto legislation passed by SG Senate. Most importantly, the president is eligible to sit on the university’s Board of Trustees.

On one ticket is Sammy

Hamed, who recently stepped down as SG’s chief justice. He will run alongside former SG Ranking Justice Alexis Sacasas, who also stepped down.

On the other ticket is SG Senate President Andy Rodriguez, along with vice presidential candidate Michael Malanga, the chair of the SG Appropriations and Audits Committee.

The first debate will be moderated. Candidates will also answer student-written questions selected by the Election Rules Committee.

At the time of print, questions could still be submitted online at sg.usf.edu/offices/ erc.

Both presidential candidates, along with senatorial candidates, attended a mixer yesterday so USF students could get to know them. Rodriguez and Hamed also sat down with The Oracle to preview their platform before today’s debate.

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Hamed talks love of politics, Rodriguez talks leadership, how to make tough decisions how to represent students Parking is also a key issue. To improve Sammy Hamed, a junior majoring in political science with a minor in criminol- the situation, Hamed said he would use ogy, said he is running for student body his history as the liaison in the appeals president because of his belief in govern- process with Parking and Transportation Services. ment’s ability to make a difference.

“I’m not going to sit here and promise “I’ve looked up to the position of student body president since I was a fresh- parking garages for everybody,” he said. man,” he said. “Even if I didn’t agree with “But I am going to promise that I’m going who was in office, I still respect the posi- to work with that department better than tion because of the impression it makes on past presidents have.”

Hamed said he would build off of the USF as a community.”

Hamed stepped down from his pre- groundwork laid by current student body president Jean Cocco in vious position in Student forming connections Government (SG) as Chief Justice to run for election. “My love for politics between SG and university departments, as well He said his experience working outside the execu- came from knowing as the Tampa community.

“I can step in that positive and legislative branches the positive tion and feed off of that,” gives him a deeper understanding of how the process impact it can have. Hamed said. “I can do a better job than Cocco works.

Though he said all three I know the negative based on my communication skills.” branches are equal when stigma it has, However, Hamed said working together, the presidential office has a broader but behind all that, he wouldn’t forget to pay attention to the students. impact on students when politics affects “Student Government working with university is on the fourth floor administration. every sector of and we expect everyone “(The student body presicome to us,” he said. dent) can directly affect the everyone’s life.” to “The truth is we have to decisions that are made get out of the office and that impact the student go to the students ... it body,” he said. “They are a could be as simple as havlot more respected in terms Sammy Hamed of their decisions and their Candidate for student body president ing office hours outside in MLK lawn.” opinions.”

Even when not wearing a suit, Hamed Since joining SG three years ago, Hamed said he’s been working to earn that influ- said his true passion is politics and policy. ence by becoming one of a pro-active jus- He hopes his experiences in SG and on tice. He joined many committees, such as USF’s Mock Trial team will help prepare him for a career in public service. the Ethics and Integrity Council.

“My love for politics came from know“Even though my role by nature is reactive, speaking up only when there’s ing the positive impact it can have,” he controversy,” he said. “I’ve really tried my said. “I know the negative stigma it has, best to engulf myself in everything Student but behind all that, politics affects every sector of everyone’s life.”

Government related.”

When affecting the lives of students, In his time in SG, Hamed also said he increased communication with the student Hamed said decision-making skills would governments on USF’s Sarasota and St. set him apart as a strong student body Pete campuses and helped them improve president, even if he made a decision some disagree with. their organization.

However, Hamed said this doesn’t If elected to student body president, Hamed said he’d ensure that all SG branch- mean he would make decisions without hearing the advice of his cabinet or other es move forward in lock step.

“Every once in a while, there’s drama branches.

“You’re not doing it alone,” he said. that goes on in Student Government where we tend to get lost in a couple weeks of “When all the branches come together, so conflict,” he said. “Things could have got- much more gets done.” ten passed a little quicker, and that’s something I want to avoid.”

Andy Rodriguez, a senior majoring for reading days, which would prohibit in chemical engineering with a minor teachers from assigning tests during in leadership studies, said he is running the last days of the semester before for student body president because he finals’ week. thinks his experiences make him best After a year of the current adminable to represent students to the USF istration, Rodriguez said he would do administration. a better job paying attention to the “Nothing will have as much influ- activities of SG than current student ence on what students do from day to body president Jean Cocco. day than being a part of the Board of “Internally, I can do a much better Trustees,” he said. “You get to be the job,” Rodriguez said. “ I want to work students’ voice to the people that make from inside-out ... I’m going to be there the biggest decisions.” in the executive branch Rodriguez is activeto understand what is “I’m able to ly serving in Student happening.”

Government (SG) as senRodriguez said he ate president, a position communicate, sit would like to create a he said prepared him for down with people position for a person the job of student body to go around to stupresident over his oppo- and listen to their dent organizations to nent. find out how SG can ideas. I may “I have a good grasp of best use its resources how things work outside help them. disagree with to When of Student Government,” representing he said. “Within Student people, but at the a large and diverse Government, my powers student population, end of the day, Rodriguez said he can in Senate are much more applicable to student body the comI will hear them understand president.” mon concerns of stuRodriguez served in SG dents by drawing from out.”

Senate for one year before his experience as a being elected senate presresident assistant for ident. In that time, he housing, a USF ambassaid he helped the legislasador and member of Andy Rodriguez tive branch become more Candidate for student body president Sigma Phi Epsilon. stable and efficient, some“I’ve been involved thing he hopes to bring to the execu- with a lot of different things on camtive. pus,” he said. “I’ve learned about dif“I think I helped the Senate become ferent aspects, which I think will help much more cohesive,” he said. “The me in this position.” relationships that people form in the When not involved in SG or spendSenate are much better than last year. ing time with his fraternity brothers, I think I’m a proven leader.”

Rodriguez said he loves poker, and Rodriguez said he has advocated meets once a week with his friends. conservative allotment of the legisla“I’m able to communicate, sit down tive branch’s $14.6 million allocation with people and listen to their ideas,” from A&S fees by the Senate. he said. “I may disagree with people, If elected to student body president, but at the end of the day, I will hear Rodriguez said he’d promote a student- them out.” run foundation, modeled after the USF Those listening skills, he said, will Foundation, which would raise money allow him to be an effective student from private donations and business body president, even if he said he consponsors. siders himself a political outsider who “There’s very minimal student input has never been interested in politics on how (USF Foundation) money is outside SG. spent and raised,” he said. “I’d like to “I hate it when people bicker, try to create a foundation where the money argue or try to weasel their way out of is raised by students and spent by stu- things,” he said. “I’m not here to push dents.” a political agenda, I’m here to do what Rodriguez also said he would push is best for the students.”

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Fraternity men give the shirts off their backs to support vets

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The auction kicked off with a choreographed dance reminiscent of the movie “Magic Mike.”

With the Backstreet Boy’s iconic “I Want It That Way” playing in the background, five of Kappa Sigma’s most fearless brothers took to the stage to shed their shirts and tease the crowd into a frenzy.

Torrey Taylor, a USF graduate, helped choreograph the dance routine.

“I’ve been involved since the first year,” Taylor said. “It’s a brilliant concept. Single college guys being auctioned off with date packages right before Valentine’s Day; it’s literally the recipe for success.”

Over 500 lavishly dressed ladies attended the third Annual Kappa Sigma Bachelor Auction last night at the Marshall Student Center’s Oval Theater. Proceeds from the event supported the Fisher House Foundation, which supports injured veterans and their families. The event raised $2,740. The highest and lowest bids were $275 and $20 respectively.

Kappa Sigma brothers Trent Mitchell and Vini De Lima hosted the event, which consisted of three waves of bachelors paired with date packages that ranged from a double date at Green Lemon for margaritas and dancing, to massages after skydiving and brunch.

The self-proclaimed “Tina Fey and Amy Poehler of bachelor auctions” kept the mood light throughout the night, consistently working the crowd into rapturous glee.

“Would you rather buy a muffin or a studmuffin?” Mitchell said in reference to the typical philanthropy efforts practiced by many Greek life organizations.

The event was anything but typical, and with a crowd of girls pulled from USF, University of Tampa, and even Tinder, the bidding wars were fierce and frantic.

Minutes before the event began, Kappa Sigma’s Facebook event page had an RSVP of 804 attendees, which transformed the floor level of the Oval Theater into

a virtual sea of women.

Mitchell and De Lima introduced the first wave of bachelors.

Each bachelor was accompanied by their own song selection as they flexed, danced and twerked across the stage to the delight of the packed Oval Theater.

As the bids raised, the clothes dropped. Each brother teased their physiques to cull higher bids out of the crowd. Some bachelors, like Sebastian Perez, simply had to twirl a finely groomed mustache for a $120 bid. Others, like Jody Louis, smiled bashfully and blushed, and still managing to lock down $50.

Mitch Kogge stripped down to his underwear, and then a second pair of underwear beneath the first pair — anything to secure another $10 for the Fisher House.

Between rounds, the hosts raffled off gift baskets and explained the Fisher House’s initiatives to the crowd.

“The Fisher House’s main function is aiding wounded veterans that come back from war,” De Lima said. “They provide housing for the immediate family, free of cost.”

Forty percent of the Bachelor Auction’s proceeds go directly to the Fisher House, with the other 60 percent of proceeds benefiting Kappa Sigma’s upcoming 5K race.

The Bachelor Auction managed to combine the flavors of philanthropy and fraternity fun into a unified event.

“It’s shocking,” said Taylor Sarni, a sophomore majoring in engineering and member of Delta Gamma. “So many girls are willing to pay for a good cause and a good date. It’s really fun. The bidding goes back and forth like tennis matches.”

Sarni’s first year sorority sister, Marisa Bosso, said the Bachelor Auction was a completely different experience than what they are accustomed to in Greek life philanthropy.

Shelby Petzoldt, a first year criminology major and Gamma Phi member, said she came for the entertainment and to avoid studying.

“I expected it to be funny,” Petzoldt said. “Plus, girls get to dress up for this, so we want to

come.”

This year’s event was aided by its own marketing campaign, including a pair of teaser videos that showcased Kappa Sigma brothers mixing protein into their Mimosas, engaging in CrossFit workouts and emerging from the pool in Speedos to walk in slow motion toward the camera.

Building on last year’s event, the Kappa Sigma Bachelor Auction was more ambitious and touted higher production values than previous years, but with only half the participation of last year’s auction.

The fundraiser fell short of last year’s $6,000 total.

Still, the stars of the shows were the brothers themselves, once they entered the limelight.

Walking onto the stage in dress pants and a tie, only to leave shirtless with a girl in their arms is the type of fratty funny only found in college.

To view more photos from the auction, visit USFOracle.com.

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TOP 10 Famed author set to release QUOTES FROM sequel to American classic “TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD”

By Brandon Shaik L I F E S T Y L E

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“I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand.

It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.”

These are the wise and noble words of Atticus Finch, the patriarch of the American classic “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

The novel, which has become a mainstay of high school reading lists, was written by Harper Lee and published in 1960. The novel saw immediate success and won a Pulitzer Prize. Lee’s publisher announced a sequel to the novel Tuesday, titled “Go Set a Watchman,” scheduled for release on July 14 this year.

“Go Set a Watchman” was actually written before “To Kill a Mockingbird” and details the life of beloved protagonist Scout as Jean Louise Finch, a grown woman who returns to her hometown of Maycomb, Alabama. Lee’s editor at the time was captivated by the flashback scenes of young Scout and persuaded Lee to write the novel from that perspective.

After rewriting and publishing the novel, Lee assumed the original had been lost.

“I was a first-time writer, so I did as I was told. I hadn’t realized it had survived, so was surprised and delighted when my dear friend and lawyer Tonja Carter discovered it,” Lee said in a statement released by Harper Collins Publishers.

“To Kill A Mockingbird” is Lee’s only novel and was written based on her experiences growing up in rural

Alabama in the 1930s. With wit and humor, Lee frames an image of American life at the time through the eyes of a young girl, while placing readers in the center of racial injustice.

“My book had a universal theme,” she said in the Birmingham Post-Herald in 1962. “It’s not a ‘racial’ novel. It portrays an aspect of civilization, not necessarily Southern civilization.”

Lee, who wanted to be known as the “Jane Austen of the South,” was taken aback by the novel’s instant success.

Having sold 30 million copies since its publication, and an estimated additional 1 million each year, “To Kill a Mockingbird” ranks among the best-selling books in the world. In 2006, the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council ranked the novel at the top of its “books every

adult should read before they die” list, ahead of the Bible.

The sequel is said to focus on the relationship between Scout and her father, the brilliantly insightful lawyer who, in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” takes on a rape case between a black man and a white woman that creates uproar in the town.

“I am humbled and amazed that this will now be published, after all these years,” Lee said.

After Lee’s lawyer found the presumably lost manuscript late last year, Lee said she hesitantly shared the work with those close to her, all of whom felt the novel was worthy of publication. While it’s not uncommon for authors to publish additions to their work, the literary world is buzzing with excitement at the thought of bringing another life to these beloved characters.

“People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.”

“Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don’t eat up people’s gardens, don’t nest in corncribs, they don’t do one thing but to sing their hearts out for us.

That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view — until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”

“The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.”

“It was times like these when I thought my father, who hated guns and had never been to any wars, was the bravest man who ever lived.”

“Before I can live with other folks, I’ve got to live with myself.”

“Atticus told me to delete the adjectives and I’d have the facts.”

“Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.”

“I think there’s just one kind of folks. Folks.”

Actors Gregory Peck and Brock Peters portray Atticus Finch and Tom Robbins in the 1962 film adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird” (left). Author Harper Lee, (right), will release the sequel to her 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel July 14. PHOTOS SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE

“Atticus, he was real nice.”

“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.”

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into the junior college ranks for prospects this season.

Trinity Valley Community College receiver Jarvis Baxter said he is confident that he and Dugans can make something special.

“When coach Dugans came into my coach’s office and sat down with me, I felt an immediate impact that he would be the coach to help me perfect my craft on the field and help me be a better man,” Baxter said.

Many of the recruits Taggart has assembled for 2015 intend to change the culture of USF football and returning to the national spotlight.

“My goal is to go in there and start, bring guys together and help them get that winning swag, going into the training camp,” Baxter said. “Because that’s what I’m bringing to the table. My expectation for us is to win more games.”

Pending any changes of commitment today, the Bulls finished with a total of 20 commits and were ranked as the best class in the conference by 247Sports.com.

As always, the Bulls made recruiting Florida natives a priority, as 17 of the com-

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compared to only three from the Knights.

Ferreira and senior guard Tamara Taylor combined for seven of the Bulls’ 3-pointers, six of which came in the second half.

“I’m a lot more confident,” Ferreira said. “I’ve actually gotten more adapted to the game, and now I know I can shoot in transition. I was not used to it, but now I know it’s what I have to do.”

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mitments come from the Sunshine State.

Sickles defensive back Nate Ferguson was a recent addition to the class and said he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play for his hometown team.

“Basically, I just wanted to stay home and put on for my city and my state,” Ferguson said. “Ever since I was a freshman, my big brother Nate (Godwin) went to USF and I wanted to go to USF.” The Bulls also landed some prospects from South Florida, which is a spot heavily coveted by schools all over the country. Cornerbacks Ronnie Hoggins from Monarch and Khalid McGee will add quality depth to the Bulls’ secondary.

South Florida athlete Trevon Sands from Southwest Miami said he was sold on the Bulls early in his recruitment and intends to play as soon as possible.

“I chose USF because when I visited for the camp, the coaching staff showed me a lot of love, and the biggest thing was coach Taggart, because he really wanted me,” Sands said.

“My goal is to get in there and learn the playbook so I can play early and help out.”

Lewis scored 27 points on 12-for-25 shooting, but only one other Knight, Brittni Montgomery, scored in double digits.

Fernandez said the Bulls’ success came down to what’s been fueling Williams’ recent 20-point scoring streak.

“I thought we got out and ran; our wings did a good job sprinting,” Fernandez said. “I think our post guys definitely got up and down the floor, so I was happy with that.”

USF will look to maintain its standing in the AAC when it hosts Cincinnati on Saturday at 7 p.m.

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a scorer as of late, scoring over 15 points in four out of his last five games. The junior guard has also made 12 threes over that span.

“I’ve been getting better looks on offense since Perry has been out, and now that he is out, we have to push harder and continue to battle against top teams like Tulsa,” Morillo said.

The Bulls’ next shot at a second conference win will come against Temple tonight in the USF Sun Dome at 6:30.

The Bulls will try to snap Temple’s three-game winning streak, which began Jan. 22 when they dominated USF by nearly 30 points.

USF has proven it can compete in games when they are knocking down 3-pointers, but the team made only three of 13 in the loss against Temple.

Like USF, Temple has strug-

Nehemias Morillo has become a bigger part of the offense over the past few weeks, scoring at least 15 points in four of his last five games. ORACLE FILE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU gled on offense, scoring only least 10 points per game.

1.9 points per game more than But while the Owls have USF. had their difficulties scoring, Temple does not have a high they rank 57th in the nation scorer or standout impact play- in defense according to NCAA. er, unlike Tulsa’s guard duo of com, and this was showcased Shaquille Harrison and James in their most recent win when Woodard, but it does have they held Tulane to a seasonthree players who average at low 37 points.

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Health study reveals true cost of higher education the class of 2014 has been dubbed the “most indebted class ever” by the Wall Street Journal, they again show the sacrifices many students are expected to make in order be more employable.

The sacrifice associated with student loans isn’t a new concept, either. For instance, as a strategy to pay off student loan debt at a faster pace, a USA Today article reported that some graduates pay double or triple the minimum monthly balance of their loans, while others put all of their money toward loans.

For students currently in college, accumulating debt could lead to feelings of guilt with any extra spending they do.

If having a degree is worth the financial stress many students face because of student loan debt, then the mental and physical risks could also become part of the package of earning a degree. While having a degree means higher earnings, health sacrifices such as serious psychological stress or the risk of stroke, as mentioned in The Atlantic, shouldn’t have to be part of the deal.

In Florida alone, 53 percent of students at public and nonprofit four-year schools graduate in debt, with the average debt being $24,017, according to the 2013 report by the Project on Student Loan Debt. For USF Tampa gradu-

Isabelle Cavazos COLU M N I ST

Student loan debt is so familiar to many students it’s practically seen as inherent to the college experience, and a new study reaffirmed just how much students really pay.

According to the Project on Student Loan Debt, nearly 70 percent of graduates from public and nonprofit colleges had an average debt of $28,400 in 2013.

However, student debt is not just a financial problem.

As reported in a recent article in The Atlantic, student loans can harm graduates’ well-being as much as their wallets, as a University of South Carolina study proposed that student loan debt can strain mental health. The article also referenced a 2013 study from Northwestern University that related student debt to higher blood pressure and depression.

While these effects are somewhat unsurprising, especially when

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ates, the number rises to 59 percent of graduates in debt.

Of course, there can’t be just one solution to this multi-faceted problem, as several factors go into the mounting debt students recognize today.

For instance, as addressed in the Wall Street Journal, the average student loan debt has risen by 35 percent with inflation, and the median salary has decreased by 2.2 percent between 2005 and 2012, a problem which can make it even harder for students to manage loans.

Additionally, The Atlantic reported that the University of South Carolina study found the price of college in the country has risen by 250 percent in the past 30 years with inflation. So, it’s no surprise that student loan debt became such a widespread issue.

Initiatives such as President Barack Obama’s free community college plan for lower-income students will help lower the cost of college. However, this plan can, by its purpose, only go so far to protect students from rising tuition costs.

For now, unfortunately, many students and graduates are left to wonder how much they are expected to withstand to earn a degree.

Isabelle Cavazos is a junior majoring in English and Spanish.

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What you said A recent Los Angeles Times column suggested an alterative to unpaid internships could be more cooperative education.

Multimedia editor Adam Mathieu asked students if they think it should be required for internships to be paid.

“I don’t think it should be mandatory; if you really want to get paid then you can choose an internship that does pay.”

— Matthew Wallice, a junior majoring in business economics “People tend to do work that is similar to the actual job they would be doing, so I think it is fair for them to get paid.” ­— Sabrina Lour, a freshman majoring in business administration

“I don’t feel like they should. In order for you to get paid, you should be a professional in that field.”

— Sofia Acosta, a sophomore majoring in marketing

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USF reels in AAC’s top recruiting class Bulls still

By Tito Benach C O R R E S P O N D E N T

The USF football coaching staff underwent major changes in January, a month that is critical to recruiting, and still recruited the best class in the conference, for the second consecutive year.

The 2015 USF recruiting class will be finalized today, National Signing Day, as high school students throughout the country make their ultimate college selection.

Even with four new coaches in place, several future Bulls cited the coaching staff as a main reason for their pledge.

Clearwater Central Catholic offensive tackle Billy Atterbury was impressed by the coaches’ urgency for turning the program around from a team that has won only six games under coach Willie Taggart in two seasons.

“I really just liked the way the coaching staff is going and the direction they want to take

and how immediate they want to be,” Atterbury said.

Tarpon Springs tight end Mitchell Wilcox said the personal relationship he established with the Bulls’ coaching staff and the campus’ proximity to home were instrumental in his decision to attend USF. “I had a special bond with the coaches and when I arrived on campus, I had a good connection with the coaches,” Wilcox said. “Also it’s so close to home, so I’m very excited.”

One of the more notable commitments, Trinity Christian cornerback Chris Barr, said Taggart and wide receivers coach Ron Dugans’ passion for players off the field helped lure the three-star player to USF. “Coach Taggart and coach Dugans, they aren’t just coaches to me, but also mentors,” Barr said. “They care about you on and off the field, and I feel comfortable around them.”

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Coach Willie Taggart will put the finishing touches on his 2015 recruiting class today. ORACLE FILE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU

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Bulls, Williams demolish Knights

Courtney Williams scored 22 points in the first half as USF blew out UCF on Tuesday night. ORACLE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU

By Vinnie Portell S P O R T S

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Courtney Williams secured her seventh consecutive 20-point game before the first half came to a close Tuesday night in front of 2,003 fans in the Sun Dome in the Bulls’ 91-68 victory over UCF. Williams nearly outscored the entire UCF team in the first half, scoring 22 points compared to only 28 from the Knights. The junior guard finished the game with 26 points and seven assists.

“I think I get out and run more now,” Williams said.

“That’s something that coach (Jose Fernandez) emphasized in practice before the Houston game. Now, we get out on the

wings and run more.”

UCF started strong, leading USF 13-10, eight minutes into the game. But back-toback 3-pointers by freshman forward Laura Ferreira and sophomore point guard Laura Marcos Canedo gave the Bulls a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

“One positive is that I thought we did a great job sharing the ball,” Fernandez said. “I think we made the extra pass today. We knocked good shots down and I thought we did a very good job on the glass.”

USF out-rebounded UCF 37-24 and excelled from threepoint range, hitting 10-of-18,

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The USF men’s basketball team is preparing for yet another matchup against a top-four team in the AAC when it takes on the Temple Owls, who have won three straight games.

Coach Orlando Antigua is still hopeful and continues to stay positive, even with the losses piling up over the past month.

“I was encouraged because it was another game where Corey (Allen Jr.) and Nehemias (Morillo) continued to make shots, and I was encouraged with guys stepping up for others who were out of the lineup due to injury,” Antigua said.

Both Morillo and Allen have been the catalysts of the Bulls’ offense in the past month, with both averaging more than 11 points per game.

In the Bulls’ last three games, both Morillo and Allen have scored in double digits, but the lack of offense from the rest of the team is resulting in low-scoring games.

The Bulls have scored an average of 63.2 points per game, which ranks 274th out of 345 Division I schools, according to NCAA.com.

Despite the lack of offense from USF, Allen looks to build on his 32-point game Saturday and stay hot at the offensive end.

“I’ve taken a lot more threes than last year, but I worked on my shot more during the summer than I ever have,” Allen said. “It’s all about having confidence to take and make a shot.”

Morillo has become more of

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