Sunday, August 24
Nashville, Tenn.
8 p.m. ET
University of South Florida
1-0-1, 0-0-0
4
at
1
Lipscomb
0-1-1, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fla. | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Lipscomb | 1 | 0 | 1 |
USF Men’s Soccer Earns First Win of the Season
August 24, 2025 | Men's Soccer
The Bulls took down Lipscomb 4-1, for the first win of the season, to remain undefeated.
TAMPA, Fla., August 24, 2025 – The University of South Florida (1-0-1) men's soccer team scored three second-half goals to secure a 4-1 victory over Lipscomb University (0-1-1).
This marked the Bulls' first win of the season, setting a positive tone for their upcoming matches.
The first half saw a flurry of activity as the Bulls engaged in a determined offensive push. The Bulls quickly equalized with a ripper of a goal by Nicolas Pietrantonio in the 23rd minute from far outside the box. Jahiem Wickham made a crucial save just before halftime, maintaining the 1-1 tie as the half concluded.
The second half began with the Bulls taking control, as Fabio Bozesan's persistence paid off when his assist helped João Belmudes find the net in the 56th minute, giving the Bulls a 2-1 lead.
The Bulls continued to build momentum with Pietrantonio scoring in the 72nd minute, assisted by Richardson, further extending their lead. The persistent attack culminated with Bozesan scoring again in the 74th minute, this time assisted by Dominic Wilson, to solidify the commanding 4-1 victory over the Bisons.
South Fla. Top Performers
#9 Fabio Bozesan
- Goals: 1
- Assists: 1
- Shots: 3
- Shots On Goal: 2
#10 João Belmudes
- Goals: 1
- Game-Winning Goals: 1
- Shots: 2
- Shots On Goal: 1
#24 Nicolas Pietrantonio
- Goals: 2
- Shots: 3
- Shots On Goal: 3
#30 Jahiem Wickham
- Saves: 1
- Minutes Played: 90:00
- Goals Against: 1
UP NEXT
The next challenge for the Bulls sees them return home to face UNC-Greensville in Al Lang Stadium (St. Petersburg, Fla.) on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.
TICKETS
Fans can purchase men's soccer tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at USFBullsTix.com.
FOLLOW USF MEN'S SOCCER
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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.
– #GoBulls –
This marked the Bulls' first win of the season, setting a positive tone for their upcoming matches.
The first half saw a flurry of activity as the Bulls engaged in a determined offensive push. The Bulls quickly equalized with a ripper of a goal by Nicolas Pietrantonio in the 23rd minute from far outside the box. Jahiem Wickham made a crucial save just before halftime, maintaining the 1-1 tie as the half concluded.
The second half began with the Bulls taking control, as Fabio Bozesan's persistence paid off when his assist helped João Belmudes find the net in the 56th minute, giving the Bulls a 2-1 lead.
The Bulls continued to build momentum with Pietrantonio scoring in the 72nd minute, assisted by Richardson, further extending their lead. The persistent attack culminated with Bozesan scoring again in the 74th minute, this time assisted by Dominic Wilson, to solidify the commanding 4-1 victory over the Bisons.
South Fla. Top Performers
#9 Fabio Bozesan
- Goals: 1
- Assists: 1
- Shots: 3
- Shots On Goal: 2
#10 João Belmudes
- Goals: 1
- Game-Winning Goals: 1
- Shots: 2
- Shots On Goal: 1
#24 Nicolas Pietrantonio
- Goals: 2
- Shots: 3
- Shots On Goal: 3
#30 Jahiem Wickham
- Saves: 1
- Minutes Played: 90:00
- Goals Against: 1
UP NEXT
The next challenge for the Bulls sees them return home to face UNC-Greensville in Al Lang Stadium (St. Petersburg, Fla.) on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.
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 –
Team Stats
USF
LIP
Goals
4
1
Shots
20
4
Shots on Goal
9
2
Saves
1
5
Corners
4
1
Fouls
12
6
Scoring Plays
Tyler Stinnett (1)
GOAL by LIP Stinnett, Tyler.
14:27
Nicolas Pietrantonio (2)
GOAL by USF Pietrantonio, Nicolas.
22:17
Joao Belmudes (1)
Assisted By: Fabio Bozesan
GOAL by USF Belmudes, Joao Assist by Bozesan, Fabio.
55:44
Nicolas Pietrantonio (2)
Assisted By: Tyler Richardson
GOAL by USF Pietrantonio, Nicolas Assist by Richardson, Tyler.
72:42
Fabio Bozesan (1)
Assisted By: Dominic Wilson
GOAL by USF Bozesan, Fabio Assist by Wilson, Dominic.
74:15
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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