TAMPA, MARCH 11, 2025 – The University of South Florida women's lacrosse team earned their sixth season victory, defeating Bucknell 16-8.
 
The Bulls' win marks their third in a row, with a combined margin of victory totaling 55-17 over those three wins. They have now scored 11+ goals in each game this season.
 
Sofia Chepenik and Ava Uphues led the Bulls in scoring, each with a hat trick. Chepenik's three goals all came in the third quarter, while Uphues' three make it two consecutive games with the feat.
 
Goalie Paige Pagano earned her sixth victory of the season, totaling 12 saves while allowing only eight goals. Her 12 saves mark her second most on the season.
 
Key Stats:
• South Florida has won by a combined margin of 55-17 over their three-game win streak.
• The Bulls have outscored their opponents by 58 goals (127-69) over the first eight games.
• The Bulls have scored at least 11 goals in every game this season.
• USF forced a program record-tying 20 turnovers on the day. That is the third straight game they hit that mark.
• South Florida had 32 shots, 26 of which were on goal.
 
Notables:
• Sofia Chepenik co-led the Bulls in scoring with a third-quarter hat trick. She now has 24 goals on the season.
 
• Ava Uphues also co-led the Bulls in scoring with three goals, making that two consecutive games with a hat trick for her.
 
• Kali Cleary has recorded a goal in five consecutive games.
 
• Lindsey King tallied her first career goal.
 
• GK Paige Pagano made 12 saves, earning her sixth win.
 
Up Next:
USF will open up conference play and face Temple at home in Corbett Stadium on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The game will feature a Limited Edition T-Shirt Giveaway, Big Prize Saturday giveaways, and Family Fun! Fans can watch the game live on ESPN+.
 
Tickets:
Tickets to watch USF women's lacrosse at Corbett Stadium may be purchased by calling 1-800-GoBulls or clicking HERE.
 
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About USF Women's Lacrosse
The University of South Florida announced the addition of women's lacrosse to its now 21-sport varsity athletics department in November of 2021. Fast forward to Feb. 7, 2025, the program embarked on its inaugural season in a 19-6 win over KSU, setting the State of Florida's regular season attendance record (2,386 fans). The Bulls named eight-time conference coach of the year Mindy McCord to lead the program in May of 2022. McCord, who came to USF with 240 career wins, earned 21 regular season and conference tournament titles at Jacksonville University. She led the program to eight NCAA appearances after launching and leading the Dolphins' program over its first 13 years. She developed 13 All-Americans, 81 all-conference selections, and 13 conference Player of the Year honorees during that span, departing JU following to back Sweet Sixteen berths. USF runs a fast-paced, high-scoring offense influenced by the early 1990s Loyola Marymount men's basketball record-setting fast break, which ranked among the national leaders in shots, points per game, and scoring margin numerous seasons during McCord's tenure at JU.

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