BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — South Florida cruised past Charlotte 86-64 in an American Athletic Conference men’s basketball tournament game Saturday at Legacy Arena.

The Bulls seized control with a 40-point first half and expanded their lead after halftime, outscoring the 49ers 46-31 in the second period. Charlotte finished its season at .500 with a 17-17 record. South Florida, now 24-8, displayed balanced scoring in the victory and will continue its postseason run. The Bulls swept the season series, having also defeated Charlotte by 23 points less than a week earlier.