USD Faces South Florida in Tournament

The University of San Diego basketball team, coming off of its first victory over San Diego State last Saturday, will meet South Florida at 4 p.m. today in the first round of the second Longhorn Tournament at Austin, Tex.

The Toreros (5-3) have won both of their games on neutral courts this season. USD is led by 7-foot center Scott Thompson, who is averaging 13.0 points per game. Guard Pete Murphy, who scored a career-high 22 points in the 81-64 win over SDSU, is averaging 10.7 points per game. Mark Manor (9.0 points per game), Nils Madden (8.1) and Paul Leonard (6.1) are also expected to start tonight’s game. Senior forward Mark Bostic (8.9) will continue to come off the bench.

South Florida (3-3) is led by 6-5 junior guard Martin Teal, who is averaging 13.8 points per game. Doug Wallace, a 6-8 forward, is averaging 10.3 points per game for the Bulls.

In today’s second game, Texas will meet Alaska Anchorage. The Longhorns (3-4) are led by 6-5 junior forward Patrick Fairs, who is averaging 20.8 points per game. Alaska-Anchorage is 7-4.

The championship game will be played at 6 p.m. Saturday following the consolation game.