Sunday, September 17
Tampa, Fla.
7 p.m.
University of South Florida
2-4-0, 0-0-0
2
vs
1
Elon
1-3-2, 0-1-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elon | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| South Fla. | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Anderson’s Brace Leads Bulls Past Elon
September 17, 2023 | Men's Soccer
TAMPA (September 17, 2023) – South Florida men's soccer (2-4) topped Elon (1-3-2) and successfully defended Corbett Stadium on Sunday night.
30 minutes into match play, Elon managed to get on the board first. Then midway through the second frame, the Bulls hit their stride. In the 74th minute, Jalen Anderson netted the equalizer. Just seven minutes later, Anderson struck again to put USF up 2-1. Ajmeer Spengler had a foot on both assists for South Florida.
"It was a tough game," said head coach Bob Butehorn. "They caught us on an early one and we entered scramble mode. I'm just glad the guys dug in and found a way to get some goals and get the job done."
NOTABLE NUMBERS
UP NEXT
The Bulls will now gear up for a showdown with nationally ranked SMU on Friday, Sept. 22. Kick time is slated for 5:00 p.m. and the matchup will air live on ESPNU.
TICKETS
Fans can purchase men's soccer tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at USFBullsTix.com.
WATCH THE BULLS
All of South Florida's home regular season matches will once again be streamed live on the ESPN+ platform. Subscriptions for the ESPN+ app is $9.99 monthly or $99.99 annually and can be packaged with Hulu and Disney+ streaming services. A step-by-step guide for subscribing to ESPN+ is located here.
Matches will also be broadcast live on USF Bulls Unlimited, with Darek Sharp on the call. Bulls Unlimited is available via the free Tune In app (search "Bulls Unlimited'') and provides static-free quality whether you're listening on your streaming device, laptop, or desktop.
ABOUT USF MEN'S SOCCER
To stay up-to-date on the latest USF Men's Soccer news, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram).
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 22 NCAA Tournament appearances, including 3 trips to the elite eight.
The program also has a strong reputation within the professional game and boasts 30 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. Men's Soccer has two Alumni in the USF Athletics Hall of Fame: Fergus Hopper and Dan Holcomb, with Jeff Attinella joining as part of the 2023 class.
The Bulls have reached the NCAA Tournament 13 times over the past 22 seasons.
– #GoBulls –
30 minutes into match play, Elon managed to get on the board first. Then midway through the second frame, the Bulls hit their stride. In the 74th minute, Jalen Anderson netted the equalizer. Just seven minutes later, Anderson struck again to put USF up 2-1. Ajmeer Spengler had a foot on both assists for South Florida.
ANDERSONNNNNNN#HornsUp?? pic.twitter.com/La2uHcQSQK
— USF Men's Soccer (@USFMSOC) September 18, 2023
COACH BUTEHORN SAIDAnderson knots things up! 1-1 against Elon#HornsUp?? pic.twitter.com/U04akZa04Y
— USF Men's Soccer (@USFMSOC) September 18, 2023
"It was a tough game," said head coach Bob Butehorn. "They caught us on an early one and we entered scramble mode. I'm just glad the guys dug in and found a way to get some goals and get the job done."
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- The Bulls won the first-ever meeting against Elon.
- Anderson now has 3 goals on the year (15 career).
- South Florida has now won two of its last three matches.
- Anderson's brace marks the first of the 2023 campaign.
UP NEXT
The Bulls will now gear up for a showdown with nationally ranked SMU on Friday, Sept. 22. Kick time is slated for 5:00 p.m. and the matchup will air live on ESPNU.
TICKETS
Fans can purchase men's soccer tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at USFBullsTix.com.
WATCH THE BULLS
All of South Florida's home regular season matches will once again be streamed live on the ESPN+ platform. Subscriptions for the ESPN+ app is $9.99 monthly or $99.99 annually and can be packaged with Hulu and Disney+ streaming services. A step-by-step guide for subscribing to ESPN+ is located here.
Matches will also be broadcast live on USF Bulls Unlimited, with Darek Sharp on the call. Bulls Unlimited is available via the free Tune In app (search "Bulls Unlimited'') and provides static-free quality whether you're listening on your streaming device, laptop, or desktop.
ABOUT USF MEN'S SOCCER
To stay up-to-date on the latest USF Men's Soccer news, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram).
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 22 NCAA Tournament appearances, including 3 trips to the elite eight.
The program also has a strong reputation within the professional game and boasts 30 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. Men's Soccer has two Alumni in the USF Athletics Hall of Fame: Fergus Hopper and Dan Holcomb, with Jeff Attinella joining as part of the 2023 class.
The Bulls have reached the NCAA Tournament 13 times over the past 22 seasons.
– #GoBulls –
Team Stats
ELO
USF
Goals
1
2
Shots
7
10
Shots on Goal
4
7
Saves
5
3
Corners
4
8
Fouls
13
7
Scoring Plays
Victor Stromsten (1)
GOAL by ELO Stromsten, Victor.
29:03
Jalen Anderson (3)
Assisted By: Ajmeer Spengler
GOAL by USF Anderson, Jalen Assist by Spengler, Ajmeer.
74:55
Jalen Anderson (3)
Assisted By: Ajmeer Spengler
GOAL by USF Anderson, Jalen Assist by Spengler, Ajmeer.
81:36
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
2
mid
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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