Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2024 – South Florida men’s soccer (6-5-5) fell to Charlotte (9-3-5), 1-0, in the AAC Tournament Semifinals on Thursday afternoon in Memphis, Tenn. The game was played today due to poor weather conditions in the Memphis area on Wednesday.
The first half featured a defensive battle as just two combined shots on goal were recorded through the first 38 minutes. In the 39th minute, Charlotte’s Filip Jauk broke through, scoring off his left foot to give the 49ers the 1-0 lead heading into half.
South Florida increased their offensive pressure in the second half, recording a flurry of shots, including three on goal, but Charlotte goalkeeper Leo Stritter was there to stop any attacks. Stritter finished with four saves on the day to complete his 11th clean sheet of the season. His four saves are the second most he’s had in a match this season.
The American Athletic Conference Contributed to this story.
TICKETS
Fans can purchase men’s soccer tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at USFBullsTix.com.
ABOUT USF MEN’S SOCCER
To stay up-to-date on the latest USF Men’s Soccer news, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram).
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.
– #GoBulls –
