TAMPA, Fla., September 7, 2025 – The University of South Florida (2-0-4) and Mercer University (2-2-2) ended in a 1-1 draw at Betts Stadium on Sunday, with both teams scoring in the second half.
The first half was marked by an intense midfield battle, with neither team able to break the deadlock. The Bulls showed offensive intent with multiple attempts on goal, notably from
Fabio Bozesan.
After a scoreless first half, the Bulls struck just 52 seconds into the second when
João Belmudes netted his second goal of the season off a setup from
Fabio Bozesan. USF controlled the match with a 17-5 shot advantage, but Mercer found an equalizer in the 90th minute to secure the draw.
South Florida Top Performers
#10
João Belmudes
- Goals: 1
- Shots: 5
- Shots On Goal: 2
#9
Fabio Bozesan
- Assists: 1
- Shots: 5
- Shots On Goal: 1
UP NEXT
Looking ahead, the Bulls will host UAB on Sept. 12 in a 7 p.m. match at Corbett Stadium in Tampa, Florida. This will be the first conference match of the season for the Bulls.
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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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