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Dons, Paced by Tucker and Akinsete Race by Team Reebok
USF paced by 20 points from all-WCC forward Darrell Tucker, 19 from newcomer Tayo Akinsete and 18 by junior center Hondre Brewer rolled over Team Reebok of St. Louis 95-73 in the Dons' first exhibition game Tuesday night at Memorial Gymnasium. Two Dons made impressive debuts, junior college transfer Tayo Akinsete with 19 points and 15 rebounds and freshman point guard Jason Gaines who had 10 assists and no turnovers. USF raced to a 50-35 halftime lead and was never threatened. USF who host EA Sports on Thursday night shot a solid 61.1% from the floor, paced by Hondre Brewer, who made 7 of 8 from the floor.
USF opens the regular season on November 18th when they host Nevada.
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