USF Men’s Soccer Defeats Temple 2-1 in Conference Match

Friday, October 24

Philadelphia, Pa.

7 p.m.

University of South Florida

8-1-5, 4-1-1

Temple

1-11-2, 0-6-0

Team	1	2	Final F
South Fla.	0	2	2
Temple	0	1	1

USF Men’s Soccer Defeats Temple 2-1 in Conference Match

October 24, 2025 | Men's Soccer

Box Score

Tyler Richardson scores penalty in the 90th minute to secure Bulls’ victory in Philadelphia

Tampa, Fla., Oct. 24, 2025 — The University of South Florida (8-1-5, 4-1-1) defeated Temple University (1-11-2, 0-6-0) with a 2-1 victory in Philadelphia. Tyler Richardson scored the game-winning goal, converting a penalty in the 90th minute to secure the conference win.

The Bulls opened the first half with an aggressive offensive, testing Temple's goalkeeper with constant shots and pressure. South Florida's defense also held strong, keeping Temple off the scoreboard. The first half ended knotted at 0-0.

South Florida carried its momentum into the second half, striking almost immediately as Brandon Nyagurungo found the back of the net in the 46th minute off an assist from João Belmudes. The Bulls continued to dictate play throughout the half, maintaining control on both ends of the field.

Temple scored in the 86th minute, but South Florida quickly responded. Tyler Richardson scored the game-winning goal, converting a penalty in the 90th minute to secure the 2-1 victory.

South Florida Top Performers
#13 Tyler Richardson
- one game-winning goal
- two shots
- two shots on goal

TYLER RICHARDSON IS HIM pic.twitter.com/x1yChLZewY
— USF Men's Soccer (@USFMSOC) October 25, 2025

#11 Brandon Nyagurungo
- one goal
- four shots
- three shots on goal

first one's ours ??

?? ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/7E5XtSMkSX
— USF Men's Soccer (@USFMSOC) October 25, 2025

#10 João Belmudes
- one assist
- three shots
- one shot on goal

UP NEXT
South Florida returns home to Tampa, Fla., to host Florida Atlantic University on Wednesday, Oct. 29, for Senior Night at Corbett Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ as the Bulls look to continue their strong conference run.

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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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