TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (September 3, 2023) – The University of South Florida women's soccer team was back on the pitch on Sunday for a showdown with No. 2 ranked Florida State.
Amaris Hamilton-Grein scored the lone goal for USF, but the Bulls fell to the Seminoles 5-1.
The USF defense started strong and held FSU to just three shots on goal in the first half. Unfortunately, the Seminoles found the back on the net on a Jordynn Dudley goal in the seventh minute.
Florida State scored three unanswered goals early in the second half.
Despite being down 4-0, the Bulls never stopped fighting. In the 81st minute, South Florida earned a free kick that was taken by
Vivianne Bessette.
Micahela Hill was on the receiving end of the corner and headed it toward Hamilton-Grein at the far post. Hamilton-Grein put a well-placed ball into the back of the net for the Bull.
The Seminoles added a late goal on a penalty kick and went on to claim a 5-1 victory.
Notable
· Hamilton-Grein recorded her first collegiate goal
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Leire Herraez Gallach recorded a career-high eight saves
· The Bulls produced more corners than their opponent for the fourth consecutive match
Next Up
The Bulls return to the friendly confines of the Corbett Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 7, as the Florida College Falcons. First touch is scheduled for 7 p.m.
About South Florida Women's Soccer
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The 2023 season marks the 17th and final for head coach Denise Schilte-Brown at the helm of the Bulls. Schilte-Brown guided South Florida to the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament in 2010 and the Bulls have made eight total postseason appearances (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021) in the last 13 years. USF posted five consecutive seasons with a conference championship, winning the regular-season title in 2018, 2020, and 2021, while earning the tournament crown in 2017, 2019, and 2020. USF alum and Olympic Gold Medalist, Evelyne Viens, was selected fifth overall in the NWSL Draft by the Sky Blue FC, now Gotham FC. Viens was one of four Pro Bulls to participate in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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