TAMPA (Aug. 20, 2017) — The University of South Florida women's soccer team (2-0) defeated American, 3-0, Sunday afternoon as goals by Kylee Burroughs (Plant City, Fla.), Andrea Hauksdottir (Kopavogur, Iceland) and Evelyne Viens (L'ancienne-Lorette, Canada) powered USF to the shutout win.
 
In the 25^th minute, Hauksdottir lifted a pass to Burroughs for a header and a 1-0 lead. It was her first-career goal at USF and freshman Sabrina Wagner (New Port Ritchey, Fla.) was also credited with an assist.
 
Ahead 1-0, the Bulls got another chance when Hauksdottir converted a penalty kick, putting the Bulls up by two.
 
Just 13 minutes later, sophomore forward Aubrey Megrath (West Palm Beach, Fla.) took advantage of a free kick and made a quick, short pass to Viens, who immediately scored in the top-left corner.
 
The Bulls' defense was key, holding American to just six shots. Senior Jessica Hamrick (Winter Park, Fla.) worked hard in the midfield, winning back possessions often, and sophomore Yasmine Hall (Edmonton, Canada) saw significant action, helping to keep American scoreless during all 90 minutes.
 
All of American's shots were on goal but USF keepers Kat Elliott (Bradenton, Fla.) and Ricquelle Farquharson (Davie, Fla.) were able to thwart all of them. Elliott had five saves, while Farquharson notched one.
 
Quotable
Kylee Burroughs on her first-career goal…
"It felt really great. We've been working on certain runs in practice. Coming in as a finisher, it was great knowing what responsibilities I had and it was a great ball from Andrea."
 
Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown on Aubrey Megrath's six shots…
"Aubrey has been playing great. She's a worker, she's so athletic, God gave her some incredible tools and I think she has been using them to the best of her ability. I feel like she is going to grow so much when she gets a few more tricks under her belt, and just relaxes in front of the goal. I'm really proud of her, and she's going to score some goals, but I think it will take a little time."
 
Coach Schilte-Brown on Burroughs' goal…
"Incredible. She really deserves it. She works so hard and is such a good kid. She is fearless in the air, and she is another hard worker for us. You have to be so grateful for the girls who are giving 100%, and she is one of those girls who is relentless with work rate."
 
Key Stat

• USF outshot American 27-6.

 
Notables

• The Bulls have scored three goals in each of the team's two matches this season.
• In addition to her goal, Viens led the team with nine shots, including five on goal.
• Hauksdottir tallied a goal and an assist. She recorded five shots, two on goal.
• Megrath also posted six shots, three on goal. She also had one assist.  

 
 
Up Next
USF will have its first road test of the season at Alabama on Thursday, Aug 24 at 7 p.m.
 
Be sure to follow USF women's soccer on social media (Twitter / Instagram/Facebook) and visit GoUSFBulls.com for the most up-to-date information. The USF women's soccer team has posted five consecutive seasons of 10-plus wins and six in the last seven years under head coach Denise Schilte-Brown. Schilte-Brown reached her 100^th win with USF last season, and will begin her eleventh season as head coach in 2017. The Bulls made their first NCAA tournament appearance in 2010 and returned in 2014 & 2015.