Bulls debut at 22nd in ITA poll
After going 19-7 and winning the AAC last season, the USF men’s tennis team ranked 22nd in the first Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) poll of the 2015 season, which was released Tuesday.
USF finished the 2014 season ranked 23rd after advancing to the second round of the NCAA Championships. The Bulls will begin the season on Jan. 16, when they host Stetson.
Sophomore Roberto Cid and junior Sasha Gozun made a huge leap in the ITA doubles rankings this season. They are ranked sixth in doubles after winning the Bedford Cup and ITA Southeast title last season. The duo finished the 2014 season ranked 38th.
Cid was the only Bull to be ranked in singles, beginning the year at 19th in the nation. The sophomore began last season unranked, but quickly garnered national attention. A month into the 2014 season, Cid was ranked 64th.
He continued to rise in the ITA rankings throughout the season, finishing at 32nd. Cid finished the year by making it to the NCAA quarterfinals and was named an ITA All-American — the first Bull to ever earn the title.
More Stories
USF’s Alex Golesh and Amir Abdur-Rahim’s friendship has paid dividends
USF football coach Alex Golesh and men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim come from exceptionally different backgrounds. One is an Ohio native, the son of Russian immigrant parents. The other hails from north Georgia and is one of 13 siblings. Related: Sacrifice shaped Golesh’s drive as head football coach But there is one uniting factor between […]
USF’s Jose Fernandez in talks to coach at University of Miami
USF women’s basketball may see a coaching change soon. Representatives of Bulls coach Jose Fernandez have engaged in discussions with the University of Miami regarding the Hurricanes’ vacant head coach position, according to multiple reports. USF has not made an official announcement. The Oracle has reached out for comment. The Hurricanes are looking to fill […]
USF infielder John Montes named AAC Player of the Week
Senior infielder John Montes turned a killer season of play into league recognition on Monday. The 22-year-old was named the AAC Baseball Player of the Week following a strong showing during the Bulls’ series win against Memphis last weekend. Related: USF baseball is ‘out for redemption’ this year, head coach says – The Oracle The […]
USF softball’s NCAA regional return could be in jeopardy
Following a series loss to UAB on Sunday, USF has yet to win a conference series half way through the season. However, this season has been full of challenges. Since the conference opener on March 8, USF has won three out of its nine conference games so far. The Bulls have not lived up to […]
USF men’s basketball season ends in NIT second-round loss to VCU
USF men’s basketball dominated opponents in the Yuengling Center throughout the 2023-24 season. The Bulls (25-8) had a 15-2 home record heading into their matchup against Virginia Commonwealth in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Since their loss against Maine on Nov. 22, the Bulls had won 14 straight contests and sold […]
Former USF football players perform in front of NFL scouts during Pro Day
Many college football players have their sights set on the NFL. It’s arguably the ultimate realization of a lifelong dream. For former Bulls offensive tackle Donovan Jennings – who completed his final season with the team in 2023 – his NFL Pro Day marked another step toward achieving his dream. “It’s kind of a surreal […]