TAMPA, Fla., AUG. 24, 2018 – USF women’s soccer’s Evelyne Viens had a foot in each of USF’s three goals to overpower No. 17/20 Baylor on Friday night, 3-1.

 

After the second straight rain delay at Corbett stadium, USF took the pitch nearly two hours behind schedule, but the Bulls didn’t waste any time. All-American Viens (L’ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, Canada) was eager to get moving taking a shot less than two minutes into the game that went blocked by the Baylor defense.

 

The first half of the match was highlighted by two goals that came within four minutes, as both Brianna Blethen (Bradenton, Fla.) and Emma Davies (St. Catherine’s, Ontario, Canada) netted their first career NCAA goals to put USF ahead 2-0 leading into the half. Viens had an assist on both goals.

 

Junior Blethen capitalized on momentum inside the box when midfielder Andrea Hauksdottir (Kopavogur, Iceland) served in a corner that was received by Viens. Viens was able to get a foot on the ball and send it to Blethen who took the shot from inside the box in the 37^th minute.  

 

In the 41^st minute Davies picked up a pass from Viens who fought past three defenders. Davies struck the ball hard on the ground to the left of the goalkeeper for the second goal of the evening.

 

The Bulls took a 3-0 lead when sophomores Leah Ferlin (Jacksonville, Fla.) and Katie Kitching (Bedale, England) worked together to set up USF’s Canadian forward Viens. She took a pass from Kitching, and found the back of the net with her seventh shot of the night in the 49^th minute.

 

The Bulls’ defense also had a productive night, blocking six shots from Baylor. Freshman goalkeeper Sydney Martinez (Rincon, Ga.) completed the night with six saves for a career high.

 

Quotable

 

Key Stat

3 – Evelyne Viens had a direct impact on all three of USF’s goals

 

Notable

·       USF has outshot its opponent in every game this season

·       The Bulls outshot the Bears, 16-15

·       USF had five shots on goal including three goals

·       Tonight’s win marks the Bulls’ first Top 25 win this season

 

Up Next

USF will remain at home for a match against Detroit Mercy on Thursday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m. Season ticket members can pick up their USF soccer scarf at the ticket office before the match.  

About USF Women's Soccer
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The USF women's soccer team has posted six consecutive seasons of 10-plus wins and eight in the last nine years under head coach Denise Schilte-Brown. The Bulls made their first NCAA tournament appearance in 2010 and returned in 2014, 2015 and 2017.

 

Season tickets are available for the reigning AAC Champion USF women's soccer team, at $35 for the season, or $28 for USF faculty, staff, and alumni. Season ticket holders will receive a commemorative 2018 soccer scarf. Fans can purchase tickets at USFBullsTix.com or call 1-800-GOBULLS. 

 

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