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No. 24 USF Hosts Detroit Mercy on Thursday

August 29, 2018

MATCHUP: USF vs. Detroit Mercy
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 30 // 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Tampa // Corbett Stadium
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TICKETS: USFBullsTix.com

TAMPA, AUG. 29, 2018 – No. 24 USF women's soccer will take on Detroit Mercy at Corbett Soccer stadium on Thursday at 7 p.m.
 
USF broke into the United Soccer Coaches' Poll at No. 24 this week after dominating No. 17/20 Baylor, 3-1, last Friday night. Junior forward Evelyne Viens (Canada) earned The American Offensive Player of the Week honor after her performance that included two assists and one goal.
 
Freshman keeper Sydney Martinez (Rincon, Ga.) also had an exciting night with a career-high six saves and 15 shots faced, which earned her goalkeeper of the week honors from the league. Redshirt junior Kelli Burney (Bealeton, Va.) was recognized on The American Honor Roll for the second straight week after leading the defense with six blocked shots from the Bears.
 
Season ticket members will get a chance to pick up their commemorative 2018 USF soccer scarf at Thursday's match by visiting the ticket office. To get early access to a USF soccer scarf, purchase season tickets at $35, or $28 for USF faculty, staff, and alumni.
 
Detroit Mercy
The Titans are 1-2 this season with a 1-0 shutout win over Central Michigan on Sunday. Detroit Mercy defender Carly Fiorido was honored as the Horizon League's Offensive Player of the Week after the match. The senior helped the Titans shut out the Chippewas and netted the game-winner with 20 seconds remaining in the match.

Notables

• Junior Andrea Hauksdottir ranks 11^th in assists per game (1) and 17^th in total assists (3) nationally
• Junior Evelyne Viens ranks 43^rd nationally in shots per game (4.33) 
• Viens and freshman Sydney Martinez were honored by The American this week as offensive player and goalkeeper of the week
• Redshirt junior Kelli Burney was named to The American Honor Roll for the second straight week
• USF ranks in the Top 25 in both the United Soccer Coaches' Poll and the Top Drawer Soccer rankings, both at No. 24

 


About USF Women's Soccer
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 six consecutive seasons of 10-plus wins and eight in the last nine years under head coach Denise Schilte-Brown. The Bulls made their first NCAA tournament appearance in 2010 and returned in 2014, 2015 and 2017.
 
Season tickets are available for the reigning AAC Champion USF women's soccer team, at $35, or $28 for USF faculty, staff, and alumni. Season ticket holders will receive a commemorative 2018 soccer scarf. Fans can purchase tickets at USFBullsTix.com or call 1-800-GOBULLS.