USF tops Stephen F. Austin 76-58 in Northern Ireland

BELFAST, Northern Ireland — Jordan Ratinho scored 19 points, Frankie Ferrari had 14 points with nine assists and USF pulled away in the second half for a 76-58 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Friday in the Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic.

Charles Minlend added 16 points and Matt McCarthy had 11 as the Dons (7-0) continued their best start since 1980.

USF advanced to Saturday’s championship game against No. 21 Buffalo (6-0), a 96-77 winner over Milwaukee.

Kevon Harris scored 18 points to lead Stephen F. Austin (4-2), which will face Milwaukee in the consolation game Saturday.

USF has won six of its seven games by 18 or more points.