Vincent Ugwoke stepped off a plane into a snowstorm just after midnight in Concordia, Kansas, in 2022. He’d just flown over 6,000 miles to the U.S. from Nsukka, Nigeria — alone and carrying nothing but a bag full of clothes made for the wrong weather. Three years later, the senior is one of the […] The post USF’s Vincent Ugwoke chases NCAA glory appeared first on The Oracle. … [Read more...] about USF’s Vincent Ugwoke chases NCAA glory
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USF’s rugby club fosters brotherhood through decades of tradition
Tomas Simon’s rugby journey didn’t start with the traditional recruitment process — it began with a casual encounter at USF. The health sciences senior was approached by a rugby club member in the USF Recreation & Wellness Center, who told him he should try out for the team. Never having played the sport before, Simon […] The post USF’s rugby club fosters brotherhood … [Read more...] about USF’s rugby club fosters brotherhood through decades of tradition
USF’s athletic director Michael Kelly joins Navy in same role
USF is going through another major leadership change as Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly accepted the role of Navy’s next director of athletics. ESPN’s Pete Thamel said Kelly would formally accept the role early Wednesday. USF confirmed the news Wednesday afternoon. His departure comes just four months after university president Rhea Law announced plans […] The post … [Read more...] about USF’s athletic director Michael Kelly joins Navy in same role
USF to host AAC basketball championships in 2027 and 2028
The American Athletic Conference announced that USF will host the 2027 and 2028 men’s and women’s basketball championships. This marks the first time the tournaments will be held in Tampa, and the first time since 2021 the championships will not take place at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Related: USF men’s basketball touts 66th […] … [Read more...] about USF to host AAC basketball championships in 2027 and 2028
USF football releases kickoff times ahead of 2025 season
USF’s 2025 football schedule will kick off under the national spotlight, with several key game times and TV slots now set — including matchups against three projected top 25 foes. While the schedule was released earlier this spring, Thursday’s update finalized times for several key games that will test South Florida early and often. The […] … [Read more...] about USF football releases kickoff times ahead of 2025 season