Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 2, 2025 — The University of South Florida (9-2-5, 5-2-1) defeated Memphis (4-8-3, 3-5-0) 4-3 at the Billy J. Murphy Track & Soccer Complex, securing the #3 seed in the American Conference playoffs.
The Bulls started the half offensively, creating early chances and testing the defense.
Jahiem Wickham stood strong in goal, stopping early pressure from Memphis.
Brandon Nyagurungo scored in the 9th minute off an assist from João Belmudes and
Fabio Bozesan to give USF the lead. The half ended tied 1-1.
South Florida came out strong in the second half, reclaiming the lead in the 66th minute as Nyagurungo scored his second goal, assisted by
Tyler Richardson.
Asher Jones extended the lead to 3-1, scoring off an assist from Nyagurungo. After a brief comeback by Memphis that evened the score at 3-3,
Fabio Bozesan scored the game-winning goal in the 89th minute, assisted by
Pedro Faife, securing the 4-3 victory.
The Bulls' 4-3 victory in their final regular-season game, secured USF as the No. 3 seed in the American Conference. The Bulls are set to face the No. 6 seed, Tulsa, in Friday's first-round playoff matchup.
South Florida Top Performers
#11 Brandon Nyagurungo
- two goals
- one assist
- three shots
- three shots on goal
#30 Jahiem Wickham
- eight saves
#7 Asher Jones
- one goal
- four shots
- two shots on goal
#9 Fabio Bozesan
- one goal
- one assist
- three shots
- two shots on goal
UP NEXT
The Bulls will host the #6 seed, Tulsa, in the American Conference First Round on Friday, Nov. 7. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Corbett Stadium. USF looks to carry their strong finish from the regular season into postseason play.
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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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