TAMPA, Fla., November 1, 2023 – University of South Florida men’s soccer (6-8-1, 3-4-1) topped FAU (5-7-3, 3-5-0), 2-0, on senior night at Corbett Stadium on Wednesday night.
The Bulls found the net early, as Ajmeer Spengler scored just 11 minutes into the match. Spengler was assisted by Brian Schaefer before finding a sneaky shot into the back corner of the goalposts.
South Florida continued to create chances in the second half, where it took 10-of-16 total attempts on the night. With nine minutes to play the yellow cards went flying, giving Jalen Anderson a penalty kick opportunity. Anderson took his shot, sending FAU’s goalkeeper in the opposite direction, which put USF up 2-0.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
· Spengler’s goal was his fourth of the year (17th career).
· Anderson netted his seventh goal of the season (19th career).
· Goalkeeper Alan Horrocks recorded his second career shutout.
· USF collared its 13th victory against FAU, and the Bulls hold a 13-3-3 in the all-time series.
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UP NEXT
The Bulls await their fate in the AAC Championship, which will be released at the conclusion of tonight’s regular season league slate.
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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 in the USF Athletics Hall of Fame: Fergus Hopper and Dan Holcomb, with Jeff Attinella joining as part of the 2023 class.
The Bulls have reached the NCAA Tournament 13 times over the past 22 seasons.
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