Men's Soccer to Host South Florida in NCAA Second Round

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Nov. 18, 2005

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – – The No. 13 ranked Virginia men’s soccer team will host South Florida Tuesday night, Nov. 22 at Klockner Stadium at 7 p.m., in the second round of the 2005 NCAA Tournament. The Bulls defeated Stetson, 3-0, in the first round of the tournament Friday night to advance. Virginia earned a first round bye after earning the 13th seed in the tournament.

Last season, Virginia advanced to the 2004 NCAA Quarterfinals before falling to Duke. The 2005 squad features All-ACC First Team and All-Freshmen team selection Yannick Reyering, who leads the Cavaliers with 12 goals and 25 points. Junior forward Adam Cristman, a second-team All-ACC selection is second on the team with 20 points (7 goals, 6 assists).

Virginia is 2-0-0 against the Bulls all-time having defeated USF, 3-2, in 1985 and 3-2 in 2000.

Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $4 for youth, seniors, and students from participating schools with ID. Tickets are available now at the UVa Ticket Office in Bryant Hall, open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate beginning one hour before the game.

The winner of the game Tuesday night will face the winner of the game between fourth-seeded North Carolina and Providence. Providence defeated Hofstra, 1-0, in overtime.