This Week in USF Athletics
September 30, 2019 | General
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Bulls Weekly Highlights
USF Senior Writer
TAMPA, SEPT. 30, 2019 – Take a look ahead at the week in USF Athletics and catch up on last week's news:
Football (1-3, 0-1)
This Week: USF continues conference play at UConn on Saturday at noon (TV: TBA) … The USF Football Radio Show is set for Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at World of Beer on East Fowler Ave (near the USF campus).
Last Week: The Bulls fell behind early in their conference-opening clash with SMU, but quarterback Blake Barnett jump-started the offense with three touchdown passes on three straight drives in the second half of a 48-21 loss to unbeaten SMU (5-0) at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 28.
Need to Know: USF's homecoming game against BYU on Saturday, Oct. 12 has been set for a 3:30 p.m. start at Raymond James Stadium (TV: CBS Sports Network). Tickets for the game can be purchased by visiting USFBullsTix.com or by calling 1-800-Go-Bulls.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on USF football on Twitter HERE and on Facebook HERE.
Men's Soccer (5-2, 1-0)
This Week: The Bulls seek their third straight win Tuesday at home against Florida Gulf Coast University. Action at Corbett Stadium begins at 7 p.m. … USF continues conference play at Tulsa 8 p.m. Saturday in Oklahoma… The American named sophomore Javain Brown its defensive player of the week on Monday while senior Harrison Devenish-Meares earned goalkeeper of the week honors. Junior Emilio Ycaza was named to the AAC weekly honor roll. Learn more about the three Bulls' big performances last week HERE.
Last Week: Senior Jonathan Rosales scored in the 81st minute to help USF begin its 2-0 week with a 1-0 victory at North Florida on Sept. 24… USF opened conference play with a 2-1 home win over UConn on Sept. 27 after getting goals from Emilio Ycaza and Javain Brown.
Need to Know: USF is off to its best seven-match start since going 5-1-1 to open the 2008 and 2009 campaigns… Bulls fans can purchase a mobile pass that gives them a ticket to every men's soccer, women's soccer and volleyball home contest this season. Call or text 1-800-Go-Bulls for more info.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the Bulls by following the team on Twitter @USFMSoc.
No. 22 Women's Soccer (6-3, 1-1)
This Week: USF continues conference play with road tests at Houston (Thursday, 8 p.m.) and SMU (Sunday, 2 p.m.)… USF is listed at No. 22 in the latest Top Drawer Soccer rankings… Senior Andrea Hauksdottir was named to The American's weekly honor roll on Monday after totaling three points last week.
Last Week: With 13 seconds left in double overtime, sophomore Sydny Nasello drew a foul in the box to give USF a penalty kick. Senior midfielder Andrea Hauksdottir converted the attempt to give the Bulls a 2-1 home win over Tulsa in the conference opener on Sept. 26… USF dropped a 2-1 decision against No. 11 Memphis on Sept. 29.
Need to Know: USF returns to Corbett Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 17 to host UConn at 7 p.m. Bulls fans can purchase a mobile pass that gives them a ticket to every women's soccer, men's soccer and volleyball home contest this season. Call or text 1-800-Go-Bulls for more info.
Follow the Bulls: Keep up with the Bulls by following the team on Twitter @USFWSoc.
Volleyball (7-9, 1-1)
This Week: USF continues conference play with road matches at East Carolina (Friday, 7 p.m.) and Cincinnati (Sunday, 1 p.m.).
Last Week: USF started its AAC run with a 3-0 home win over Temple on Sept. 27… The Bulls' three-match winning streak was snapped with a 3-0 loss to UConn on Sept. 29.
Need to Know: USF's next home match is Friday, Oct. 11 against rival UCF. The next installment of the War on I-4 series is set for an 8 p.m. start. Bulls fans can purchase a mobile pass that gives them a ticket to every volleyball, men's soccer and women's soccer home contest this season. Call or text 1-800-Go-Bulls for more info.
Follow the Bulls: Get all the important team updates on Twitter @USFVolleyball.
Track & Field/Cross Country
This Week: USF cross country is back in action Saturday at 7:35 a.m., when the Bulls host the USF Invitational at The Claw, located next to the USF Golf Center. Admission is free.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the Bulls by following the team on Twitter @USFXCTF.
Women's Basketball
This Week: USF continues preseason practices at the Pam and Les Muma Center. Learn more about the 2019-20 Bulls HERE.
Last Week: Former USF standout Courtney Williams scored a game-high 26 points for Connecticut in the WNBA Finals opener at Washington, which took the series lead with a 95-86 victory on Sept. 29. View the Game 1 stats and read all about Williams' journey to the WNBA Finals that's been filled with memorable moments and achievements HERE. Game 2 of the WNBA Finals is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. (TV: ESPN). View the full schedule HERE.
Need to Know: View USF's season schedule HERE… Season tickets for 2019-20 are on sale now and are available for less than $6 per game. Fans can call/text 1-800-Go-Bulls or visit USFBullsTix.com to select the best seats at the best price and get exclusive benefits for the full season before individual games go on sale to the public.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the team by following the Bulls on Twitter @USFWBB.
Men's Basketball
This Week: The Bulls continue their preseason with practices at the Pam and Les Muma Center.
Last Week: Third-year USF head coach Brian Gregory addressed the media before the Bulls started practicing for the season. Hear what Gregory had to say HERE.
Need to Know: Season tickets for 2019-20 are on sale now and are available for less than $6 per game. Fans can call/text 1-800-Go-Bulls or visit USFBullsTix.com to select the best seats at the best price and get exclusive benefits for the full season before individual games go on sale to the public.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the team by following the Bulls on Twitter @USFMBB.
Women's Golf
This Week: The Bulls will continue their fall season at the three-day Princess Anne Invitational that begins Friday in Virginia Beach, Va.
Last Week: USF earned its first top-five finish of the season while Jessica Whitting put together her first top-10 performance as a Bull at the Lady Paladin Invitational on Sept. 29. Read the recap HERE.
Need to Know: View the Bulls' 2019-20 season schedule and get head coach Erika Brennan's thoughts on the Bulls' upcoming tournaments HERE.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the Bulls by following the team on Twitter @USFWGolf.
Men's Golf
This Week: USF will tee off in its third event of the fall season at the three-day Marquette Intercollegiate that begins Sunday in Hartford, Wisc.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the Bulls on Twitter @USFMGolf.
Women's Tennis
This Week: USF will compete in the Bedford Cup Friday through Sunday in Fort Myers, Fla.
Last Week: Sophomore Amelie Boy won a singles backdraw title in Flight 3 at the Rice Invitational over the weekend in Houston.
Need to Know: View USF's full fall schedule HERE.
Follow the Bulls: Stay up to date on the Bulls by following @USFWTEN on Twitter.
Men's Tennis
Next Event: Bedford Cup Oct. 11-13 in Tallahassee, Fla.
Last Week: Senior Pierre Luquet and sophomore Chase Ferguson won their first doubles title at the John Breaux Cajun Tennis Classic over the weekend in Lafayette, La.
Need to Know: View the Bulls' entire fall schedule HERE.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the Bulls by following the team on Twitter @USFMTen.
Athletics
Last Week: USF Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly talked about numerous notable program topics during his 17th Bull Speed Ahead podcast. Listen HERE… Supporters of USF Athletics can connect with the program even better through the improved online home of the Bulls Club at MyBullsClub.com. Find out more HERE.
Need to Know: USF Athletics is looking for event management interns on game days for all sports. Potential interns must be college students. For more information, please contact Holden Reinman by email at hreinman@usf.edu... Bulls fans 12 years of age and younger are encouraged to join Rocky's Rookies. The official kids club of USF Athletics will feature more benefits and unique experiences for the 2019-20 season, including exclusive participation in the Beef O' Brady's Rocky's Rookies on Parade pregame field run at Bulls' football home games. Find out more HERE.
Follow the Bulls: Stay up to date on the program by following @USFAthletics on Twitter.
No. 14 Sailing
This Week: Stu Nelson Women's Regatta on Saturday and Sunday in New London, Conn.
Last Week: USF was in fifth after 12 races before placing 11th at the Women's Showcase Semifinals over the weekend in New London, Conn.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the Bulls throughout the season on Twitter @USFSailingTeam.
Softball
This Week: USF Softball Team Camps continue this weekend on campus. Get registration info HERE.
Need to Know: USF's fall exhibition schedule begins with a home game against Saint Leo on Friday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. View the full fall schedule HERE... Ken Eriksen has been announced as the head coach of the Tokyo 2020 U.S. Olympic Softball Team. Read the second installment of the Road to Tokyo series.
Follow the Bulls: Get all the important updates on the team by following the Bulls on Twitter @USFSoftball.
Baseball
Need to Know: The USF Baseball Golf Classic will return to the TPC Tampa Bay course on Friday, Nov. 8. Proceeds from the annual golf classic support the Bulls baseball program. Registration is open to the public with several levels of sponsorship and participation available. Find out more HERE.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the Bulls on Twitter @USFBaseball.
About USF Athletics
USF Athletics sponsors 19 varsity men's and women's teams that compete in 11 different sports, 18 at the NCAA Division I level in the American Athletic Conference. The Bulls' athletic program began in 1965 and is in its 53rd season in 2018-19. Nearly 500 student-athletes train and compete in the athletic district located on the east end of the campus in Tampa, Fla. The Bulls have claimed 18 American Athletic Conference team titles since joining the conference in 2013, and own 119 conference titles overall. Eleven USF programs reached national postseason competition in the 2018-19 season and six were ranked in the Top 25 nationally. The Bulls posted a combined annual grade-point average over 3.0 for the fourth straight year in 2018-19 and have posted a program record nine straight semesters with a combined GPA over 3.0. USF has had more than 250 student-athletes earn their degree in the last three years.
Follow USF Athletics on Twitter (@USFAthletics) and Facebook for all the latest information concerning the USF Athletic program.
Bulls fans can get their daily USF news each morning on Bulls Beat. Darek Sharp hosts a half-hour show filled with exclusive interviews, highlights, full recaps and game previews on all USF sports teams. Bulls Beat can be heard each weekday on Bulls Unlimited, a channel devoted to USF sports 24/7. Search USF on the IHeart Radio app to download the channel. The show repeats each half hour from 7-10 every morning, with an additional airing at 12:30 p.m.
Bulls Weekly Highlights
- USF football continues conference play at UConn on Saturday at noon.
- USF men's soccer (5-2, 1-0) seeks its third straight win Tuesday at home against FGCU at 7 p.m. The Bulls jump back into conference play 8 p.m. Saturday at Tulsa.
- No. 22 USF women's soccer (6-3, 1-1) hits the road for conference games at Houston (Thursday, 8 p.m.) and SMU (Sunday, 2 p.m.).
- USF volleyball's two-match road trip begins with a conference test at East Carolina (Friday, 7 p.m.). The Bulls take on Cincinnati in Ohio on Sunday at 1 p.m.
- Cross country season continues with the USF Invitational on Saturday at The Claw. Races begin at 7:35 a.m.
- Former USF women's basketball standout Courtney Williams scored a game-high 26 points for Connecticut in the WNBA Finals series opener on Sept. 29.
USF Senior Writer
TAMPA, SEPT. 30, 2019 – Take a look ahead at the week in USF Athletics and catch up on last week's news:
Football (1-3, 0-1)
This Week: USF continues conference play at UConn on Saturday at noon (TV: TBA) … The USF Football Radio Show is set for Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at World of Beer on East Fowler Ave (near the USF campus).
Last Week: The Bulls fell behind early in their conference-opening clash with SMU, but quarterback Blake Barnett jump-started the offense with three touchdown passes on three straight drives in the second half of a 48-21 loss to unbeaten SMU (5-0) at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 28.
Need to Know: USF's homecoming game against BYU on Saturday, Oct. 12 has been set for a 3:30 p.m. start at Raymond James Stadium (TV: CBS Sports Network). Tickets for the game can be purchased by visiting USFBullsTix.com or by calling 1-800-Go-Bulls.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on USF football on Twitter HERE and on Facebook HERE.
Men's Soccer (5-2, 1-0)
This Week: The Bulls seek their third straight win Tuesday at home against Florida Gulf Coast University. Action at Corbett Stadium begins at 7 p.m. … USF continues conference play at Tulsa 8 p.m. Saturday in Oklahoma… The American named sophomore Javain Brown its defensive player of the week on Monday while senior Harrison Devenish-Meares earned goalkeeper of the week honors. Junior Emilio Ycaza was named to the AAC weekly honor roll. Learn more about the three Bulls' big performances last week HERE.
Last Week: Senior Jonathan Rosales scored in the 81st minute to help USF begin its 2-0 week with a 1-0 victory at North Florida on Sept. 24… USF opened conference play with a 2-1 home win over UConn on Sept. 27 after getting goals from Emilio Ycaza and Javain Brown.
Need to Know: USF is off to its best seven-match start since going 5-1-1 to open the 2008 and 2009 campaigns… Bulls fans can purchase a mobile pass that gives them a ticket to every men's soccer, women's soccer and volleyball home contest this season. Call or text 1-800-Go-Bulls for more info.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the Bulls by following the team on Twitter @USFMSoc.
No. 22 Women's Soccer (6-3, 1-1)
This Week: USF continues conference play with road tests at Houston (Thursday, 8 p.m.) and SMU (Sunday, 2 p.m.)… USF is listed at No. 22 in the latest Top Drawer Soccer rankings… Senior Andrea Hauksdottir was named to The American's weekly honor roll on Monday after totaling three points last week.
Last Week: With 13 seconds left in double overtime, sophomore Sydny Nasello drew a foul in the box to give USF a penalty kick. Senior midfielder Andrea Hauksdottir converted the attempt to give the Bulls a 2-1 home win over Tulsa in the conference opener on Sept. 26… USF dropped a 2-1 decision against No. 11 Memphis on Sept. 29.
Need to Know: USF returns to Corbett Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 17 to host UConn at 7 p.m. Bulls fans can purchase a mobile pass that gives them a ticket to every women's soccer, men's soccer and volleyball home contest this season. Call or text 1-800-Go-Bulls for more info.
Follow the Bulls: Keep up with the Bulls by following the team on Twitter @USFWSoc.
Volleyball (7-9, 1-1)
This Week: USF continues conference play with road matches at East Carolina (Friday, 7 p.m.) and Cincinnati (Sunday, 1 p.m.).
Last Week: USF started its AAC run with a 3-0 home win over Temple on Sept. 27… The Bulls' three-match winning streak was snapped with a 3-0 loss to UConn on Sept. 29.
Need to Know: USF's next home match is Friday, Oct. 11 against rival UCF. The next installment of the War on I-4 series is set for an 8 p.m. start. Bulls fans can purchase a mobile pass that gives them a ticket to every volleyball, men's soccer and women's soccer home contest this season. Call or text 1-800-Go-Bulls for more info.
Follow the Bulls: Get all the important team updates on Twitter @USFVolleyball.
Track & Field/Cross Country
This Week: USF cross country is back in action Saturday at 7:35 a.m., when the Bulls host the USF Invitational at The Claw, located next to the USF Golf Center. Admission is free.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the Bulls by following the team on Twitter @USFXCTF.
Women's Basketball
This Week: USF continues preseason practices at the Pam and Les Muma Center. Learn more about the 2019-20 Bulls HERE.
Last Week: Former USF standout Courtney Williams scored a game-high 26 points for Connecticut in the WNBA Finals opener at Washington, which took the series lead with a 95-86 victory on Sept. 29. View the Game 1 stats and read all about Williams' journey to the WNBA Finals that's been filled with memorable moments and achievements HERE. Game 2 of the WNBA Finals is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. (TV: ESPN). View the full schedule HERE.
Need to Know: View USF's season schedule HERE… Season tickets for 2019-20 are on sale now and are available for less than $6 per game. Fans can call/text 1-800-Go-Bulls or visit USFBullsTix.com to select the best seats at the best price and get exclusive benefits for the full season before individual games go on sale to the public.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the team by following the Bulls on Twitter @USFWBB.
Men's Basketball
This Week: The Bulls continue their preseason with practices at the Pam and Les Muma Center.
Last Week: Third-year USF head coach Brian Gregory addressed the media before the Bulls started practicing for the season. Hear what Gregory had to say HERE.
Need to Know: Season tickets for 2019-20 are on sale now and are available for less than $6 per game. Fans can call/text 1-800-Go-Bulls or visit USFBullsTix.com to select the best seats at the best price and get exclusive benefits for the full season before individual games go on sale to the public.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the team by following the Bulls on Twitter @USFMBB.
Women's Golf
This Week: The Bulls will continue their fall season at the three-day Princess Anne Invitational that begins Friday in Virginia Beach, Va.
Last Week: USF earned its first top-five finish of the season while Jessica Whitting put together her first top-10 performance as a Bull at the Lady Paladin Invitational on Sept. 29. Read the recap HERE.
Need to Know: View the Bulls' 2019-20 season schedule and get head coach Erika Brennan's thoughts on the Bulls' upcoming tournaments HERE.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the Bulls by following the team on Twitter @USFWGolf.
Men's Golf
This Week: USF will tee off in its third event of the fall season at the three-day Marquette Intercollegiate that begins Sunday in Hartford, Wisc.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the Bulls on Twitter @USFMGolf.
Women's Tennis
This Week: USF will compete in the Bedford Cup Friday through Sunday in Fort Myers, Fla.
Last Week: Sophomore Amelie Boy won a singles backdraw title in Flight 3 at the Rice Invitational over the weekend in Houston.
Need to Know: View USF's full fall schedule HERE.
Follow the Bulls: Stay up to date on the Bulls by following @USFWTEN on Twitter.
Men's Tennis
Next Event: Bedford Cup Oct. 11-13 in Tallahassee, Fla.
Last Week: Senior Pierre Luquet and sophomore Chase Ferguson won their first doubles title at the John Breaux Cajun Tennis Classic over the weekend in Lafayette, La.
Need to Know: View the Bulls' entire fall schedule HERE.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the Bulls by following the team on Twitter @USFMTen.
Athletics
Last Week: USF Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly talked about numerous notable program topics during his 17th Bull Speed Ahead podcast. Listen HERE… Supporters of USF Athletics can connect with the program even better through the improved online home of the Bulls Club at MyBullsClub.com. Find out more HERE.
Need to Know: USF Athletics is looking for event management interns on game days for all sports. Potential interns must be college students. For more information, please contact Holden Reinman by email at hreinman@usf.edu... Bulls fans 12 years of age and younger are encouraged to join Rocky's Rookies. The official kids club of USF Athletics will feature more benefits and unique experiences for the 2019-20 season, including exclusive participation in the Beef O' Brady's Rocky's Rookies on Parade pregame field run at Bulls' football home games. Find out more HERE.
Follow the Bulls: Stay up to date on the program by following @USFAthletics on Twitter.
No. 14 Sailing
This Week: Stu Nelson Women's Regatta on Saturday and Sunday in New London, Conn.
Last Week: USF was in fifth after 12 races before placing 11th at the Women's Showcase Semifinals over the weekend in New London, Conn.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the Bulls throughout the season on Twitter @USFSailingTeam.
Softball
This Week: USF Softball Team Camps continue this weekend on campus. Get registration info HERE.
Need to Know: USF's fall exhibition schedule begins with a home game against Saint Leo on Friday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. View the full fall schedule HERE... Ken Eriksen has been announced as the head coach of the Tokyo 2020 U.S. Olympic Softball Team. Read the second installment of the Road to Tokyo series.
Follow the Bulls: Get all the important updates on the team by following the Bulls on Twitter @USFSoftball.
Baseball
Need to Know: The USF Baseball Golf Classic will return to the TPC Tampa Bay course on Friday, Nov. 8. Proceeds from the annual golf classic support the Bulls baseball program. Registration is open to the public with several levels of sponsorship and participation available. Find out more HERE.
Follow the Bulls: Stay updated on the Bulls on Twitter @USFBaseball.
About USF Athletics
USF Athletics sponsors 19 varsity men's and women's teams that compete in 11 different sports, 18 at the NCAA Division I level in the American Athletic Conference. The Bulls' athletic program began in 1965 and is in its 53rd season in 2018-19. Nearly 500 student-athletes train and compete in the athletic district located on the east end of the campus in Tampa, Fla. The Bulls have claimed 18 American Athletic Conference team titles since joining the conference in 2013, and own 119 conference titles overall. Eleven USF programs reached national postseason competition in the 2018-19 season and six were ranked in the Top 25 nationally. The Bulls posted a combined annual grade-point average over 3.0 for the fourth straight year in 2018-19 and have posted a program record nine straight semesters with a combined GPA over 3.0. USF has had more than 250 student-athletes earn their degree in the last three years.
Follow USF Athletics on Twitter (@USFAthletics) and Facebook for all the latest information concerning the USF Athletic program.
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