TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 7, 2025 — The University of South Florida (6-0-5) defeated Stetson University (4-5-1) with a 3-2 victory at Corbett Stadium. This continues the Bulls' undefeated start to the season.
The Bulls started the first half with an aggressive offense, scoring twice in the opening 18 minutes.
Fabio Bozesan opened the scoring in the 7th minute off an assist from
Cade Erickson.
Jakob Auby extended the lead in the 18th minute, assisted by
Tyler Richardson, giving USF early control of the match.
Throughout the half, the Bulls maintained a strong defense, with goalkeeper
Jahiem Wickham making a pivotal save in the 31st minute. USF held Stetson scoreless and took a 2-0 lead into the half.
The Bulls continued their aggressive offense in the second half, extending their lead in the first minute.
Mathis Haugen scored his first goal of the season, assisted by
Tyler Richardson, to make it 3-0.
The Bulls held on to the lead with strong defensive play, closing out the half with a 3-2 victory to remain undefeated.
South Florida Top Performers
#2
Mathis Haugen
- one game-winning goal
- one shot on goal
#9
Fabio Bozesan
- one goal
- four shots on goal
#12
Jakob Auby
- one goal
- one shot on goal
UP NEXT
Looking ahead, USF will travel to Miami, Fla., to face Florida International University on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. The match will be broadcast on ESPN+ as the Bulls look to extend 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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