TAMPA, Fla. (Interstat) — South Florida held off a second-half push from College of Charleston for an 81-75 men’s basketball victory Wednesday night at the Sun Dome.

The Bulls led 46-43 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the final period before securing the win in front of 3,199 fans. Joseph Pinion led South Florida with 21 points, while teammates Tristan Beckford and Izaiyah Nelson each added 17.

Jlynn Counter scored 19 points for the Cougars, and Connor Hickman added 15. Chol Machot blocked six shots for College of Charleston.

South Florida improved to 6-4. College of Charleston fell to 4-6.