TAMPA, Fla., September 12, 2025 – The University of South Florida (3-0-4, 1-0-0) secured a 1-0 victory over the University of Alabama at Birmingham (1-3-1, 0-1-0) at Corbett Soccer Stadium, with the winning goal coming in the second half.
 
The first half began with the Bulls applying early pressure, highlighted by Fabio Bozesan taking two shots within the opening minutes. Keeper Jahiem Wickham stood firm in net, notably saving a shot in the 18th minute. The half concluded knotted at zero.
 
The second half began with a burst of action from Asher Jones, with an early shot just six seconds in. The Bulls maintained aggressive offense, and in the 63rd minute Pedro Faife found the net with a header, assisted by Mathis Haugen on a free kick.
 
Wickham was pivotal in securing the lead, making crucial saves, including a key stop in the 51st minute, which ensured a 1-0 victory for the Bulls and kept them undefeated.
 
South Fla. Top Performers
Jahiem Wickham 
- 4 saves 
- 1 shutout 
 
Mathis Haugen 
- 1 assist 
 
Pedro Faife 
- 1 goal  (game-winning goal)
- 3 shots 
 
João Belmudes 
- 4 shots 
- 3 shots on goal 
 
UP NEXT
Looking ahead, the Bulls will travel to Tulsa, OK., to take on the Golden Hurricanes, Sunday, September 21, at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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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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