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USF Looks for Its Third Straight Win When it Battles SMU on Friday

October 21, 2021

TAMPA (Oct. 21, 2021) – The University of South Florida men's soccer team closes out its two-match homestand on Friday night with another crucial contest, this time against SMU when the Mustangs visit Corbett Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.  
 
The Bulls look for their third consecutive American Athletic Conference win after defeating Temple, 3-0, on Oct. 9 in Philadelphia, and Memphis, 2-1, on Oct. 15 in Tampa. South Florida comes into Friday's match with SMU three points behind the Mustangs, and Memphis, who currently sit in a tie for third.
 
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MATCH 12 | FRI.  OCT. 22 2021 | 7 P.M. | CORBETT STADIUM, TAMPA, FLA.
 
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USF BULLS | 4-6-1, 2-4-0 AAC
Last Game: Oct. 15 vs. Memphis (W, 2-1)
Next Game: Oct. 27 at UCF, 7 p.m.
Head Coach: Bob Butehorn
Career Record: 161-131-36
At USF: 31-33-8
 
SMU MUSTANGS | 6-3-2, 3-3-0 AAC
Last Game: Oct. 16 vs. UCF (L, 2-1)
Next Game: Oct. 27 vs. Tulsa, 8 p.m.
Head Coach: Kevin Hudson
Career Record: 77-30-13 (Seventh season)
At SMU: Same
 
THE SERIES VS. SMU
- USF and SMU will meet for the 15th time on Friday, with the Bulls trailing in the all-time series, 4-6-4 ... The last meeting between the two sides came on Sept. 24, with the Mustangs coming out on top, 2-0.
 
A LOOK AT THE MUSTANGS
- SMU comes into its match with USF, 6-3-2 and 3-3 in The American ... The Mustangs are coming off a 2-1 loss to UCF on Saturday ... SMU has two straight conference losses leading into its game with USF after starting the season 6-1-2.
 
- Gabriel Costa and Papa Ndoye lead the Mustangs in scoring with twenty points (7g, 6a) and twelve points (5g, 2a), respectively.
 
A LOOK AHEAD
- Following Friday's match against SMU, the Bulls will travel to Orlando for the second edition of War on I-4 against UCF on Oct. 27 ... Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
 
- Following its game against UCF, South Florida hits the road to face Memphis on Oct. 31, at 8 p.m. ET, before closing out the regular season at home on Nov. 5 against Temple ... Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. at Corbett Stadium.
 
CORBETT ATTENDANCE POLICY
- For the first time since Nov. 9, 2019, Corbett Stadium will return to full-capacity seating for fans, a stretch of 647-days entering USF's season-opening match against Jacksonville on Aug. 26.
 
CATCH THE BULLS ON BULLS UNLIMITED
-  Fans can also catch all of the action on USF Bulls Unlimited ... Launched in August 2017 as a 24/7 platform for USF sports, it's the exclusive home for the play-by-play call of Darek Sharp for USF men's soccer ... The 2019-20 season saw the introduction of a second full-time channel, Bulls Unlimited 2, to handle broadcasts when two Bulls teams are playing at the same time ... Both stations are available via the iHeart Radio app (search "USF") and provide static-free quality whether you're listening on your streaming device, laptop or desktop.
 
Fans can purchase tickets to USF men's soccer home matches by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at USFBullsTix.com.
 
About USF Men's Soccer
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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 21 NCAA Tournament appearances, including 3 trips to the elite eight.
 
The program also has a strong reputation within the professional game and boasts 29 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.
 
The Bulls have advanced to the postseason in 18 of the past 20 years, including 12 NCAA Tournament appearances during that period.
 
USF Soccer concluded the 2020 season with four players earning AAC honors, highlighted by first first-team selection Josue Monge and Salvatore Mazzaferro who was tabbed a second-team selection. Also, Oscar Resano and Brian Schaefer were named to the American Athletic Conference All-Rookie Team. Head coach Bob Butehorn returns to lead USF in his fifth season on the sidelines.