TAMPA, Fla. (September 25, 2026) – The University of South Florida men's soccer team will face No. 9 Missouri State on Saturday in an American Conference match, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium in Springfield, Mo. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+.
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The Bulls, currently holding a record of 1-6-1 and 0-1-1 in the American Conference, are coming off a scoreless draw against Tulsa last Sunday, which marked their first point in conference play. Junior goalkeeper Alexis Martin had a standout performance, recording a career-high eight saves and achieving the team's first shutout of the season despite facing a 17-9 shot disadvantage.
Missouri State enters this matchup as a strong contender, holding a 6-0-1 record and 2-0-0 in the conference. Ranked ninth in the nation, the Bears are unbeaten in their last seven matches, their longest unbeaten streak since 2024. They are coming off a 3-0 victory over Temple and a recent 0-0 draw against then-No. 16 Kansas City.
Key Notes:
- Alexis Martin's eight saves against Tulsa secured South Florida’s first clean sheet of the 2026 season.
- Missouri State's Diego Real leads the team with five goals this season, while freshman Ben Furlong has received back-to-back American Conference Freshman of the Week honors.
Series History:
This match will mark the third encounter between South Florida and Missouri State, with the series currently tied at one win apiece. South Florida won the first matchup, 2-0, in Tampa on August 28, 2015, while Missouri State evened the series with a 3-1 victory in Tampa on October 17, 2025. This will be the first match played at Missouri State.