Box Score LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 25, 2016)— Don't call it a comeback.
Call it sticking to the team motto of “take care of business.” The USF women's soccer team did just that Thursday night, notching a 3-2 win over Kentucky to remain undefeated.
Trailing 2-0, No. 23 USF (3-0-0) would respond with three unanswered goals, two in the second half, to clinch an incredible win on the road.
Sophomore Jordan Tuttle gave USF the lead in the 61st minute on an assist from freshman Evelyne Viens. From just inside the 18-yard line, Tuttle found the back of the net, slotting the ball just out of the reach of the Kentucky keeper.
The Wildcats (0-2-1) took a 2-0 lead after goals in the 10th and 24th minute. The 2-0 lead would be cut in half as the Bulls countered just 44 seconds later with a goal of their own.
In the 24th minute, Viens found the back of the net to cut the USF deficit to just one goal. From the top of the box, Viens spun around a Kentucky defender to net her first goal of the season.
Similar to Sunday's game against FIU, senior Leticia Skeete was quick to score in the second half of play. On a free kick by Andrea Hauksdottir, Skeete turned a defender and found the lower left corner of the net to tie the game at 2-all in the 52nd minute.
Key Stat:
- USF scored three unanswered goals, two in the second half, to pull off the comeback win.
Notables:
- Evelyne Viens netted her first career goal in the 24th minute.
- Leticia Skeete has now scored in every game of the season and is on pace to set a career high in season goals.
- Jordan Tuttle scored her first goal as a Bull to give USF the lead.
- The Bulls have scored eight goals in their first three games.
- Head coach Denise Schilte-Brown is now just eight wins away from her 100th win at USF.
Up Next:
The Bulls return to Tampa to take on UMass Sunday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. at Corbett Stadium.
Be sure to follow USF women's soccer on social media (Twitter / Instagram) and visit GoUSFBulls.com for the most up-to-date information. The USF women's soccer team has posted four consecutive seasons of 10-plus wins and five in the last six years under head coach Denise Schilte-Brown. The Bulls made their first NCAA tournament appearance in 2010 and returned in 2014 & 2015. USF returns 17 players from last year's roster, including All-American Athletic Conference second-team goalkeeper Kat Elliott and seniors Lotta Fennefoss, Jordyn Listro and Leticia Skeete. The Bulls also return 10 players who appeared in at least 15 or more games last season.
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