Birmingham, Ala., Nov. 1, 2024 – South Florida (6-5-4, 4-3-0) men’s soccer topped UAB (4-6-5, 1-4-3), 4-2, on Friday night at PNC Field in Birmingham, Ala.
Jalen Anderson put the Bulls on the board first by scoring on a penalty kick just five minutes into the contest. Later on in the 31st minute, UAB’s Lucas Rizzo netted the equalizer, and the game was tied, 1-1. Seven minutes later, Julio Plata punched another goal in for the Bulls, which was followed by a header score from Pedro Faife. Entering halftime, USF held a hefty 3-1 advantage.
In the 76th minute of the second half, Patrik Fagan scored the Blazer’s second goal of the night. Then with under five minutes to play, John Adekunle cemented the victory for the Bulls with a laser shot to the top right of the goal.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- Anderson scored his third goal of the season and 22nd of his career.
- Plata’s goal marked his first of the season and second of his career.
- Faife collared his second goal of the season and fourth of his career.
- Adekunle’s goal marked the second of his career.
- Tonight’s four Goals marked the most goals USF has scored in a single game this season.
UP NEXT
South Florida Awaits its seeding for the AAC Tournament, which hinges on the outcome of the Charlotte at Florida Atlantic match tomorrow night. Dates, times, and matchups will be announced at a later time. All games are broadcast on ESPN+.
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USF Men’s Soccer competed in the school’s first-ever intercollegiate athletic contest on Sept. 25, 1965, beating Florida Southern 4-3. Since then, the oldest program on campus has built a winning tradition, claiming 14 conference championships and making 22 NCAA Tournament appearances, including 3 trips to the elite eight.
The program also has a strong reputation within the professional game and boasts 30 MLS draft picks. Notable alumni include two-time MLS Golden Boot winner Jeff Cunningham, USA 1994 World Cup star Roy Wegerle, and 2013 MLS Cup winner Dom Dwyer. Men’s Soccer has two Alumni and a coach in the USF Athletics Hall of Fame: Fergus Hopper and Jeff Attinella, & Dan Holcomb. Cunningham has also been selected to join the USF Athletics Hall of Fame this Fall.
The Bulls have reached the NCAA Tournament 13 times over the past 22 seasons.
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