TAMPA (February 16, 2024) – The University of South Florida (5-4) team saw its two-match winning streak snapped on Friday afternoon in a 4-3 battle with the Memphis Tigers (8-3). Friday's match was the second time this season USF suffered a heartbreaking loss on the final court of play.

No. 38 Pablo Alemany and Charlie Barry defeated No. 17 Alvin Tudorica and Erik Grevelius on court one, 6-2. Ben Hudson and Bruno Oliveira turned in a 6-4 win on court three, but the Tigers claimed the doubles point.

Singles wins by No. 35 Tudorica, Grevelius and Tom Pisane saw the Bulls even the team score at 3-3 before Memphis was able to secure the victory on court six.

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With inclement weather forecast for the remainder of the weekend, USF has canceled its Sunday match against FAU and will return to the courts on Saturday, February 24 for a doubleheader against Santa Clara and Troy beginning at 10 a.m.

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Head coach Ashley Fisher is in his ninth year at the helm of the program for the 2022-23 season. Fischer has guided the Bulls to four NCAA Tournaments, including three trips to the second round. He was named the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2017 & 2019 after leading USF to the conference title in each of those seasons.

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