MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 12, 2025 — The University of South Florida (7-0-5, 3-0-1) defeated Florida International University (5-6-2, 3-2-0) with a 2-1 victory in Miami. This win marks a significant milestone in program history, as USF has now had an undefeated start through 12 games.
The Bulls started the first half with a strong offense, as
Fabio Bozesan opened the scoring in the 23rd minute for his seventh goal of the season. Just six minutes later,
Yanis Lasri added his first goal of the season, assisted by
Nicolas Pietrantonio and
Tyler Richardson, giving USF a 2-0 lead.
Throughout the half, goalkeeper
Jahiem Wickham made several key saves, and USF's defense held strong to maintain their 2-0 lead into the half.
USF's defense held firm in the second half, limiting FIU to a single goal. Wickham held steady in goal with crucial saves as the Bulls closed out a 2-1 victory, marking FIU's first home loss of the season
South Florida Top Performers
#30
Jahiem Wickham
- six saves
#9
Fabio Bozesan
- one goal
- four shots
- two shots on goal
#27
Yanis Lasri
- one goal
- two shots
- one shot on goal
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Looking ahead, USF will return home to Tampa, Fla., to host Missouri State on Friday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. at Corbett Stadium for Alumni Day. The match will be broadcast on ESPN+ as the Bulls look to continue their undefeated streak.
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ABOUT USF MEN'S SOCCER
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 three 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 three Alumni and a coach in the USF Athletics Hall of Fame: Fergus Hopper, Jeff Attinella, Jeff Cunningham & Dan Holcomb.
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