TAMPA (Feb. 13, 2021) – The SMU men's soccer team came into its match with USF in Corbett Stadium, on Saturday night, as the No. 8-ranked team in the nation and put their talents on full display with a 7-0 win over the Bulls.
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The Mustangs (2-0, 2-0 AAC) got off to a fast start as Papa N'doye netted an offering from Gabriel Costa in the sixth minute of play to put them on the board, 1-0.
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The Bulls (0-2, 0-2 AAC) went a man down soon after when
Sergio Pineros-Mayorga received two yellow cards in the first eleven minutes of play. Following the ejection, SMU took advantage of being a man-up and scored their next two goals within 15 minutes. SMU added another goal before the half, and kept the momentum, with three in the second stanza.
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Scoring Summary
SMU – Papa N'doye (Gabriel Costa; 6:06)
SMU – Lane Warrington (Unassisted; 13:14)
SMU – Papa N'doye (Unassisted; 23:56)
SMU – Tobin Shanks (Henry Smith-Hastie; 44:53)
SMU – Nick Taylor (Unassisted; 57:16)
SMU – Skage Simonsen (Gabriel Costa; 68:47)
SMU – Nick Taylor (Unassisted; 89:23)
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Shots: USF 3, SMU 17
Shots on Goal: USF 1, SMU 9
Saves: USF 2, SMU 1
Corner Kicks: USF 5, SMU 4
Fouls: USF 9, SMU 7
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Notable
- Today's game versus No. 8 SMU is the first of two back-to-back matchups for the Bulls against teams ranked in the top 15. USF will play No. 14 UCF in Orlando for the War on I-4.
- The loss evens the all-time series between USF and USF at 4-4-4.Â
Up Next
USF will now travel to Orlando for the first edition of the War on I-4 when it faces No. 14 UCF on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. (ESPN+).
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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 27 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.
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The Bulls have advanced to the postseason in 18 of the past 19 years, including 12 NCAA Tournament appearances during that period.
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USF Soccer concluded the 2019 season with an 11-7-1 overall record, earning an at-large NCAA Tournament bid. Four players earned AAC honors, highlighted by first team selections Avionne Flanagan and Javain Brown. Adrian Billhardt was tabbed a second team selection. In addition, Brown and Salvatore Mazzaferro were named to The AAC All-Rookie Team. Head coach Bob Butehorn returns to lead USF in his fourth season on the sidelines.
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