Kansas Takes on USF on Thursday Night at Rock Chalk Park

USF (3-1-0) vs. Kansas (2-0-1)
When	Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. CT
Where	Lawrence, Kan. // Rock Chalk Park
Watch	ESPN+
Live Stats	Stats
Game Notes	Kansas \| USF \| Big 12
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Social Media	@KUWSoccer \| @kansassoccer \| Facebook

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks will play host to the South Florida Bulls on Thursday evening at Rock Chalk Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+. Fans can purchase tickets for the match by clicking here.

"We were disappointed to leave Rhode Island with a no contest, but we're excited to be back home for a couple matches," head coach Nate Lie said. "USF has proven through their first four matches that they can really score. We're going to have to play great defense to keep their attackers in check. This will be another good test for us as we continue the non-conference portion of our schedule."

Kansas (2-0-1) traveled to Brown for a game on Aug. 26 that ended in a no contest. Kansas was leading 1-0 in the 56th minute when the game was suspended due to lightning.

Last week, Kansas opened its home schedule with a 2-2 draw against Tulsa. The Jayhawks tallied 30 shots as a team, which was the most since the 2019 season. Freshman Jillian Gregorski and senior Raena Knust each scored in the match, while redshirt sophomore Saige Wimes had her first career multi-assist match.

Gregorski leads the team with two goals and five points this season. Wimes is the team leader in assists with two.

The Jayhawks have scored five goals this season and four of those have come from newcomers. The 2024 roster is comprised of 15 newcomers to go along with 15 returners.

ABOUT USF
USF (3-1) is also in its first season with a new head coach as Chris Brown took over the Bulls' program after 17 seasons as the Associate Head Coach. USF has scored four or more goals in three consecutive matches. The Bulls are tied for eighth in the NCAA with 14 goals, which leads the AAC. Their 21 assists are tied for second in the nation and are the most in the AAC, while they are fifth in the country with 49 points.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS GAME
In partnership with the Willow Domestic Violence Center, the soccer program will be hosting a donation drive on Thursday. There will be a place to drop off donations outside the front gate where fans enter.

The Kansas Soccer family lost a former Jayhawk as a result of domestic violence. In May 2022, Regan Gibbs was a victim of domestic violence. Gibbs, who was 25, played goalkeeper at KU from 2015-18. Kansas will be wearing a patch on its uniforms Thursday in honor of Gibbs. A moment of silence will be held for Gibbs and all domestic violence victims before the game.

More information about the game and the Willow Domestic Violence Center can be found here.

SERIES HISTORY
Kansas leads the all-time series 1-0 against South Florida. The only matchup in the series came on Sept. 18, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. The Jayhawks won the match 3-1 to finish non-conference play that season. Avery Smith and Lexi Watts each had a goal, while Raena Knust, Saige Wimes and Smith all had assists.

HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG
Thursday night's match will be broadcast on ESPN+, with Josh Klingler (play-by-play) and Sarah Gonzalez (analyst) on the call.

Live statistics can be found here, while live updates will also be provided on the team's official X page @KUWSoccer.

UP NEXT
Kansas will play Gonzaga on Sunday afternoon at Rock Chalk Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Tickets can be purchased here or by calling the Kansas ticket office at 785-864-3141. Tickets will also be available to purchase at the ticket window at Rock Chalk Park, beginning one hour prior to kickoff.

Kansas Takes on USF on Thursday Night at Rock Chalk Park

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Players Mentioned

Jillian Gregorski

Raena Knust

Avery Smith

Lexi Watts

Saige Wimes

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Kansas Takes on USF on Thursday Night at Rock Chalk Park

Next Event

Players Mentioned

Jillian Gregorski

Raena Knust

Avery Smith

Lexi Watts

Saige Wimes

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