Nov. 12, 2003

Five seniors will make their final appearances for USF Saturday when the Dons host Gonzaga Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in the Dons' season finale. Its an important game as USF attempts to earn a third place finish.

USF (8-10-1) will be looking to earn a above .500 record in the competitive West Coast Conference. They enter the game with a 2-2-1 record in league play.

Tyler Renaghan came to USF after a solid career at DeAnza JC and has been a solid reserve over the past two seasons appearing in 19 games. He tallied an assist this season in USF's win over Sacreamento State but has played well in many of the Dons' close victories.

Jonathon Povey came to USF as a transfer from San Diego State and has added a grest deal of stability in the backline. After playing in 34 games his first two seasons at San Diego State, Povey has played 36 games at the Hilltop. He scored on a brilliant header as USF topped George Washington this season.

Ben Stuart has been a stallwart in the Dons team over the past four seasons appearing in 72 contests entering today's game. He has scored nine goals from the midfield and added five assists in his USF career. This year he scored a goal in each game to help USF to a second place finish in the Santa Clara tournament.

Gabe Sturm, a fourth-year senior, has been a strong attacker for USF over the past four years, totalling 12 goals and 13 assists over that period. Last season he was selected second team all-West Coast Conference and scored two game-winners. This season, he has goals against Dominican and Santa Clara.

Josh Hansen playing in his 65th career game at USF tonight has been one of the top forwards on the Dons in recent seasons. Last year he was selected all-West Coast Conference when he scored 10 goals and added 5 assists. The season, he has scored two goals, both gamewinners. On his career he has scored 21 goals added 13 assists and has scored 8 game winners.

USF would also like to congratulate the Gonzaga seniors: Scott Bertrum, Scott Yuska and Charles Wells.