BOX SCORE

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - USF women's soccer took a 1-0 lead in the first half before its historic season ended with a 3-1 loss at top-seeded FSU in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Friday.
 
No. 20/13 USF (15-4-0) made its third NCAA second-round appearance after setting a school record with five goals in a first-round victory over Albany at Corbett Stadium. The American Athletic Conference regular season champion Bulls were seeking their first-ever trip to the Sweet 16.
 
In the 35th minute, the No. 20/13 Bulls took the lead when junior Aubrey Megrath scored from the top, left side of the 18-yard box. Defender Sabrina Wagner made her way down the right wing and sent a pass to midfielder Katie Kitching, who was able to beat a pair of defenders and get the ball to Megrath. She took a hard shot, the ball nicked a defender and rolled in to put the Bulls up, 1-0.
 
Six minutes later, the No. 5/4 Seminoles found the back of the net when they crossed into the box and senior Dallas Dorosey took one quick touch to send the ball in. The Noles added a goal in the 63rd minute when midfielder Yujie Zhao shot from inside the 6-yard box. Freshman keeper Sydney Martinez made the save, but Zhao was able to punch in the rebound for a 2-1 lead. FSU added an insurance goal that would seal the Bulls' fate in the 86th minute.
 
The Bulls played proudly with sophomore Chyanne Dennis making crucial stops in the 18-yard box. Martinez faced 17 shots and made five saves.

USF broke FSU's 13-match home shutout streak in NCAA tournament play and the Bulls have now scored 16 NCAA tournament goals.