Thursday, October 22
Tampa, Fla.
7:00 P.M.
University of South Florida
vs
Rice
October 20, 2026 | Women's Soccer
Bulls look to earn first conference victory
TAMPA, Fla. (October 20, 2026) – South Florida women's soccer hosts Rice on Thursday at Corbett Stadium in a rematch of the 2025 American Conference Championship semifinals, where the teams played to a scoreless draw before the Owls advanced on penalty kicks. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Setting the Stage
The Bulls (2-8-3, 0-4-2 American) look to bounce back after their most recent meeting with Charlotte on Oct. 15. Sophomore Ava Plezia scored the Bulls' lone goal in the 2-1 loss, recording her first goal of the season.
Goalkeeper Gaby Rourke, currently ranks second in the American Conference with 5.09 saves per game.
Rice (4-6-5, 2-3-2 American) comes to Tampa after a 3-3 draw with North Texas. The Owls are led by Sloane Popov, who has recorded seven goals this season, ranking fifth in the conference. Neerali Kapadia has added 10 assists and leads the American.
Series History
South Florida and Rice meet again following their matchup in the 2025 American Conference Championship semifinals, where the Owls advanced after a penalty shootout. In the all-time series record, the Bulls lead 2-1-2.
Note-A-Bulls
· Gaby Rourke ranks second in the conference in saves, averaging 5.09 saves per game.
· Sophomore Ava Plezia scored her first goal of the season against Charlotte
Follow South Florida Women's Soccer
For the latest updates from South Florida Women's Soccer, visit GoUSFBulls.com. Follow the Bulls on Facebook, Instagram, and X,.
Get your tickets today!
Call 1-800-GO-BULLS (1-800-462-8557) or email BullsTickets@usf.edu to claim your season or single-game tickets. You can also download the South Florida Bulls app on the Android or Apple stores to purchase tickets and parking. Visit USFBullsTix.com for more information.
About South Florida Women's Soccer
Chris Brown enters his third season as USF head coach after a record-setting debut in 2024, leading the Bulls to 12 wins and coaching both the American Athletic Conference Midfielder and Goalkeeper of the Year. South Florida produced six all-conference players. He recorded the most wins in a debut season with 12 wins. Brown followed that success by guiding the Bulls to a 9-8-3 overall record and a trip to the American Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals in 2025, as South Florida earned a first-round tournament victory and secured three selections to the American Athletic Conference Preseason Watch List entering 2026. Brown spent 17 years as associate head coach (2007–2023), helping USF to three American Athletic Conference titles, eight NCAA appearances, and a 10-year streak of 10+ win seasons. He coached USF's first All-American, Evelyne Viens, now a Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist, and has developed multiple American Athletic Conference award winners. Players under his guidance hold most of the program's records.
– #GoBulls –
Setting the Stage
The Bulls (2-8-3, 0-4-2 American) look to bounce back after their most recent meeting with Charlotte on Oct. 15. Sophomore Ava Plezia scored the Bulls' lone goal in the 2-1 loss, recording her first goal of the season.
Goalkeeper Gaby Rourke, currently ranks second in the American Conference with 5.09 saves per game.
Rice (4-6-5, 2-3-2 American) comes to Tampa after a 3-3 draw with North Texas. The Owls are led by Sloane Popov, who has recorded seven goals this season, ranking fifth in the conference. Neerali Kapadia has added 10 assists and leads the American.
Series History
South Florida and Rice meet again following their matchup in the 2025 American Conference Championship semifinals, where the Owls advanced after a penalty shootout. In the all-time series record, the Bulls lead 2-1-2.
Note-A-Bulls
· Gaby Rourke ranks second in the conference in saves, averaging 5.09 saves per game.
· Sophomore Ava Plezia scored her first goal of the season against Charlotte
Follow South Florida Women's Soccer
For the latest updates from South Florida Women's Soccer, visit GoUSFBulls.com. Follow the Bulls on Facebook, Instagram, and X,.
Get your tickets today!
Call 1-800-GO-BULLS (1-800-462-8557) or email BullsTickets@usf.edu to claim your season or single-game tickets. You can also download the South Florida Bulls app on the Android or Apple stores to purchase tickets and parking. Visit USFBullsTix.com for more information.
About South Florida Women's Soccer
Chris Brown enters his third season as USF head coach after a record-setting debut in 2024, leading the Bulls to 12 wins and coaching both the American Athletic Conference Midfielder and Goalkeeper of the Year. South Florida produced six all-conference players. He recorded the most wins in a debut season with 12 wins. Brown followed that success by guiding the Bulls to a 9-8-3 overall record and a trip to the American Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals in 2025, as South Florida earned a first-round tournament victory and secured three selections to the American Athletic Conference Preseason Watch List entering 2026. Brown spent 17 years as associate head coach (2007–2023), helping USF to three American Athletic Conference titles, eight NCAA appearances, and a 10-year streak of 10+ win seasons. He coached USF's first All-American, Evelyne Viens, now a Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist, and has developed multiple American Athletic Conference award winners. Players under his guidance hold most of the program's records.
– #GoBulls –
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