
USF Men’s Soccer Ends Season with Overtime Loss to Tulsa
November 07, 2025 | Men's Soccer
Bulls fall in first round of American Conference Championship after a program-record 12-match unbeaten start
Tampa, Fla., Nov. 7, 2025 — The University of South Florida fell 3-2 to Tulsa in overtime, in the first round of the American Conference Championship on Friday night at Corbett Stadium.
South Florida opened the first half with strong control, applying steady pressure on Tulsa's back line. After Tulsa struck first in the 22nd minute Jakob Auby responded quickly in the 26th minute, assisted by Fabio Bozesan and João Belmudes.
The Bulls continued to build momentum, taking the lead in the 32nd minute when Tyler Richardson buried a shot into the back of the net, putting South Florida ahead 2-1. The Bulls' defense, anchored by goalkeeper Jahiem Wickham, held firm for the remainder of the half with key saves, keeping South Florida's 2-1 lead into halftime.
The match ended regulation tied at 2-2, forcing overtime. Tulsa scored in the opening minute of extra time to secure the 3-2 result.
South Florida closes its season after a program-record start, opening the year unbeaten through its first 12 matches and securing a postseason berth for the second consecutive year.
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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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South Florida opened the first half with strong control, applying steady pressure on Tulsa's back line. After Tulsa struck first in the 22nd minute Jakob Auby responded quickly in the 26th minute, assisted by Fabio Bozesan and João Belmudes.
The Bulls continued to build momentum, taking the lead in the 32nd minute when Tyler Richardson buried a shot into the back of the net, putting South Florida ahead 2-1. The Bulls' defense, anchored by goalkeeper Jahiem Wickham, held firm for the remainder of the half with key saves, keeping South Florida's 2-1 lead into halftime.
The match ended regulation tied at 2-2, forcing overtime. Tulsa scored in the opening minute of extra time to secure the 3-2 result.
South Florida closes its season after a program-record start, opening the year unbeaten through its first 12 matches and securing a postseason berth for the second consecutive year.
TICKETS
Fans can purchase men's soccer tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at USFBullsTix.com.
FOLLOW USF MEN'S SOCCER
To stay up-to-date on the latest USF Men's Soccer news, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram).
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.
– #GoBulls –
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Tulsa
USF
Goals
3
2
Shots
17
10
Shots on Goal
11
7
Saves
4
7
Corners
14
0
Fouls
11
8
Scoring Plays

Gyuwon Chong (2)
Assisted By: Jared Aguilar
GOAL by Tulsa Chong, Gyuwon Assist by Aguilar, Jared.
21:53

Jakob Auby (4)
Assisted By: Fabio Bozesan , João Belmudes
GOAL by USF Auby, Jakob Assist by Bozesan, Fabio and Belmudes, João.
25:37

Tyler Richardson (3)
Assisted By: Brandon Nyagurungo , Asher Jones
GOAL by USF Richardson, Tyler Assist by Nyagurungo, Brandon and Jones, Asher.
31:21

Alex Cunningham (2)
Assisted By: Nils Orywol
GOAL by Tulsa Cunningham, Alex Assist by Orywol, Nils.
53:33

Arnau Pedrola Fortuny (1)
Assisted By: Chris Nezianya
GOAL by Tulsa Pedrola Fortuny, Arnau Assist by Nezianya, Chris.
90:29
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