Sophomore defender Gabriel Pfeffer scored the game-winning goal in the 36th minute off a perfectly orchestrated set piece from the Bulls. Lindo Mfeka sent a free kick from outside the box towards the back post for Brandon Riley, who slid a pass across the goalmouth to a wide open Pfeffer to tap home for a 2-1 lead.
“This game is important for the town for sure and I know Tampa is a very good side, they’ve got a lot of talent,” head coach George Kiefer said.
USF had to fight back after Tampa scored in just the second minute of the game on a great strike from Keith Francisco from just inside the box.