No. 15 USF women clinch 1st AAC regular-season title

Elisa Pinzan scored 18 points with eight assists, Bethy Mununga had 11 points and 13 rebounds, and . 15 South Florida beat Central Florida 65-62 on Tuesday night for its first American Athletic Conference regular-season title.

Pinzan sank a 3-pointer for a 58-48 lead with 1:59 remaining and she made her next four free throws for ar 10-point lead with 57 seconds left.

UCF's Alisha Lewis made two 3-pointers in final 2:15, last to get within 63-62 with 1.6 seconds left. Pinzan was fouled and she made two free throws before a heave at buzzer was off mark.

Elena Tsineke added 12 points for South Florida (15-2, 12-1). Shae Leverett grabbed 11 rebounds.

USF had runs of 11-0 and 7-0 in first quarter to build an 18-5 lead. Ar 13-3 spurt in second quarter extended Bulls' lead to 22 points.

Lewis scored 27 points with six 3-pointers for UCF (13-3, 11-2). Brittney Smith had 10 points and nine rebounds.

teams are scheduled to face each or again on Thursday to conclude regular season.