The Bulls win the first game of the doubleheader 15-1, and the second game 9-2.
TAMPA, Fla. (March 7, 2026) – University of South Florida baseball (13-3) swept Southern University (4-11) in the three-game series, including a doubleheader. The Bulls beat their second-highest-scoring game of the season, a game after setting it.
South Florida took Game 1 of the doubleheader quickly in just seven innings, winning 15-1. That is now the second-highest runs scored in a game this season for the Bulls.
A four-run third and five-run fifth inning would account for nine of the 15 runs in the game. Matt Rose was a prominent bat for South Florida, with three hits in four at-bats, and he scored two runs. Nathan Earley extended his reached base streak to 12, but did not play in the second game of the doubleheader.
Starting on the mound for South Florida in Game 1 was Michael Senay, who earned his second win of the season. Senay dealt five strikeouts while giving up three hits, a run, and one walk. Jonah Sarabia finished the final two innings of the game, recording just one strikeout.
The Bulls remained dominant in game two of the day and three of the series, defeating Southern 9-2. Juan Correa got the start at first and had three hits and three RBIs, including the fifth home run of the season for South Florida.
Landen Yorek made the start on the mound in game two and threw four innings. Kaden Smith came in to relieve Yorek in the fifth and went on to pitch 3.2 innings, earning himself his first win of the season while recording eight strikeouts. Dominic Pontbriant finished the final 1.1 innings. Bulls pitching totaled 10 strikeouts in the game and gave up five hits.
Ryan Pruitt stole four bases on the day between both games. Jevin Relaford, Bradke Lohry, and Jacob Green all stole two on the day.
Notables:
• Nathan Earley extended his reached base streak to 12, and Jevin Relaford to 11.
• Bulls pitching recorded 16 strikeouts on the day between both games.
• Juan Correa hit his 29th career home run.
• Michael Senay earned his second win of the season.
• Kaden Smith earned his first win of the season.
• South Florida is 6-0 in games in which a Bull has hit a home run.
• Ryan Pruitt stole two bases in both games.
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South Florida heads back on the road to Jacksonville to play the Dolphins on Monday, March 9th, at 6:00 p.m. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
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About USF Baseball
The University of South Florida baseball program, founded in 1966, enters its 61st season in 2026. Head coach Mitch Hannahs returns for his second year at the helm after leading the Bulls to 32 wins in his debut season—the program’s highest win total since 2018. USF also posted 16 victories in American Athletic Conference play, marking its best conference showing since joining the league.
Hannahs, a 2023 ABCA NCAA Division I Midwest Region Coach of the Year, was named USF’s eighth head coach on June 8, 2024, after an 11-year run at Indiana State where he tallied 355 wins, six conference titles, and five NCAA Regional appearances.
USF has made 14 NCAA Tournament appearances, including a historic Super Regional berth in 2021. The Bulls have captured five conference tournament titles (three Sun Belt, one Metro, one American) and six regular season championships (three Sun Belt, two Metro, one C-USA).
The program continues to develop top-tier talent with 134 MLB Draft picks all-time, including three selections in 2025. Notable alumni include two-time MLB All-Star and 2018 first-round draft pick Shane McClanahan. Bulls have earned All-America honors 12 times and Freshman All-America recognition 19 times.
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