Jasai Miles' Late Trey Sparks UNF's Upset of South Carolina
UNF Upsets South Carolina 57-54 on Jasai Miles' Late Tre
The University of North Florida (UNF) men's basketball team pulled off a major upset on Wednesday night, defeating the University of South Carolina (USC) 57-54 at the UNF Arena. The Ospreys were led by senior guard Jasai Miles, who hit a game-winning three-pointer with just 0.3 seconds remaining on the clock.
Miles finished the game with 17 points, including 3-of-5 from three-point range. Senior forward Carter Hendricksen added 12 points and nine rebounds for UNF, while senior guard Jose Placer contributed 11 points.
South Carolina was led by junior guard AJ Lawson, who scored 15 points. Senior forward Keyshawn Bryant added 12 points and seven rebounds, while senior guard Jermaine Couisnard scored 10 points.
Miles' Late Three-Pointer Caps Off Unf's Comeback
UNF trailed by 10 points with just over 10 minutes remaining in the game, but the Ospreys rallied to tie the game at 54-54 with just over a minute remaining. Miles then hit his game-winning three-pointer to give UNF the lead for good.
The win was a big one for UNF, which improved to 1-1 on the season. The Ospreys will look to build on their momentum when they host Florida A&M on Friday night.
South Carolina fell to 1-1 on the season with the loss. The Gamecocks will look to bounce back when they host UAB on Friday night.
What Went Right for UNF
There were several factors that contributed to UNF's upset win over South Carolina.
- UNF hit big shots when they needed them. Miles' game-winning three-pointer was the most obvious example, but the Ospreys also hit several other big shots throughout the game, including a three-pointer by Hendricksen to tie the game at 54-54.
- UNF played tough defense. The Ospreys held South Carolina to just 36.8% shooting from the field, including 25% from three-point range. UNF also forced 14 turnovers.
- UNF got to the free throw line. The Ospreys made 15-of-19 free throws in the game, while South Carolina made just 12-of-19.
What Went Wrong for South Carolina
There were several factors that contributed to South Carolina's loss to UNF.
- South Carolina missed too many shots. The Gamecocks shot just 36.8% from the field, including 25% from three-point range.
- South Carolina turned the ball over too much. The Gamecocks had 14 turnovers in the game, which led to several easy baskets for UNF.
- South Carolina couldn't stop UNF from getting to the free throw line. The Ospreys made 15-of-19 free throws in the game, while South Carolina made just 12-of-19.
Conclusion
UNF's upset win over South Carolina was a major statement for the Ospreys. UNF proved that they can compete with anyone in the country, and they will look to build on their momentum as the season progresses.
South Carolina will look to bounce back from their loss to UNF when they host UAB on Friday night. The Gamecocks will need to play better if they want to avoid a 1-2 start to the season.
