TAMPA, Fla. (Interstat) — Edyn Battle scored 23 points to lead South Florida to a 79-72 win over Long Island in a non-conference women’s basketball game Friday at the Sun Dome. The Bulls improved to 2-0, while the Sharks evened their record at 1-1.

South Florida built a lead by halftime and held off a Long Island team that was led by Janiya Reed’s 15 points. The Bulls dominated scoring in the paint, outscoring the Sharks 48-16. Katie Davidson added 18 points for South Florida, and Stefanie Ingram dished out nine assists.