TAMPA (OCT. 19, 2026) – South Florida sophomore guard Chris Davis Jr. delivered an impressive performance during an exhibition game against St. Leo, leading the Bulls to a 104-72 victory on Monday night.

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Davis, a 6-4 guard who averaged 7.6 points per game as a freshman at the College of Charleston, made an astounding 8-of-10 three-pointers in the first half, contributing to 26 of his total 30 points. He helped the Bulls secure a commanding 61-37 lead by halftime after scoring quickly and efficiently, including four consecutive three-pointers.

Other Bulls in double figures included Garrett Johnson with 17 points, Mike James with 15, Zayden High with 12, and Sonny Wilson with 11 points. Wilson also recorded eight assists and led the team in rebounds with eight. Johnson shot 3-of-5 from three, while James made 2-of-6 from beyond the arc.

The team shot 52.9 percent in the first half, finishing the game at 46.3 percent, and went 13-of-29 (44.8%) from three-point range. South Florida dominated the boards, out-rebounding St. Leo 46-30 and committing just eight turnovers while securing 10 steals.

Chris Mack, the new head coach for South Florida, saw his team come together after bringing in 15 new players for the season. The Bulls were picked third in the American Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, behind Wichita State and Memphis.

The 2026-27 season for South Florida Basketball, presented by Tampa General Hospital, is set to begin on Monday, Nov. 2, against Charleston Southern at the Yuengling Center. They will play a total of 14 non-conference games before starting conference play against Tulsa on Dec. 30, followed by home games against Memphis and Charlotte in early January.

Season tickets for the upcoming season are available through USFBullstix.com or by calling 1-800-GoBulls, with single-game tickets to be released at a later date.

Chris Mack, hired as South Florida's 13th head coach on March 25, 2026, has a noteworthy coaching background, having achieved over 300 career wins and numerous NCAA Tournament appearances. Under his leadership, the Bulls aim to build on prior successes, including multiple conference championships and NCAA tournament qualifications.

The Bulls play their home games at the 10,400-seat Yuengling Center located on the USF Tampa campus.