Tampa, Fla., Oct. 29, 2025 — The University of South Florida (8-2-5, 4-1-2) fell 4-3 to Florida Atlantic (7-5-2, 3-2-1) at Corbett Stadium on Wednesday night.
The Bulls opened the first half with an aggressive offense, putting constant pressure on FAU's defense. João Belmudes converted a penalty kick in the 40th minute to give South Florida the early lead. FAU evened the score on a penalty kick in the 43rd minute to even the score. The half closed at 1-1.
FAU took the lead in the 59th minute, but the Bulls quickly responded with a penalty kick goal by
Brandon Nyagurungo in the 61st minute to even the match. Belmudes scored again in the 70th minute off an assist from
Yanis Lasri to put South Florida back in front. Florida Atlantic scored in the 73rd and 89th minutes to secure the 4-3 win.
South Florida clinched a postseason berth the day after their 2-1 win over Temple last week, as Charlotte lost to FIU 1-0 Saturday night.
South Florida Top Performers
#10 João Belmudes
- two goals
- three shots
- one penalty shot made
#11
Brandon Nyagurungo
- one goal
- four shots
- two shots on goal
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USF travels to Memphis on Sunday, Nov. 2, to close out the regular season. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Bulls will look to finish their American Conference campaign strong in their final regular-season matchup. Post season is locked up for South Florida, but the Bulls need a win to secure the best possible seeding.
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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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