SB: Softball’s Late Offense Not Enough For Huskies

TAMPA, March 5, 2023 – The University of South Florida softball team’s late offensive run came up short in the 6-4 loss to the Northern Illinois Huskies on Sunday afternoon. 

Freshman Jaden Martinez (Tallahassee) earned her fourth start of her career. She pitched 2.1 innings, allowed two hits and just as many runs. Senior Antoinette Hill (Braidwood, Ill.) came in for her 13^th appearance. She pitched 2.2 innings. Morgan Grubb (Bartow) pitched the final two innings.  

With the Bulls still looking for their first hit of the game, freshman Camille Ortiz- Martinez (Ponce, Puerto Rico) stepped up to the plate and doubled down the left field line to break up the no-hitter. Lauren Bevis (St. John’s) pinch hit and made the most of it. She singled up the middle to advance Ortiz-Martinez to third.  

Jordyn Kadlub (Wesley Chapel) pinched hit and made the most of her at bat. After singling up the middle, Kadlub stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error by the Huskies catcher. Bailee Leistl (Valrico) walked to bring Sheehan to the plate.  

On the first pitch, Sheehan made contact with the ball for her first home run of the season. The three runs cut NIU’s lead in half. The Bulls added another run from a solo home run from Marissa Trivelpiece (Sugarloaf, Pa.) in the bottom of the seventh.  

NOTABLES 

• This the first game where the Bulls hit multiple home runs. 
• Ortiz-Martinez and Rian Eigenmann (Millville, N.J) combined for nine putouts.  
• South Florida’s pitching struck out three batters. 

Up Next 

South Florida looks to close out the Bulls Invitational tomorrow night against Army at 6 p.m. It will be the Bulls Salute to Service night. Fans will receive a Bulls logo fanny pack while supplies last.  

About USF Softball
Be sure to follow USF softball on social media (Twitter / Facebook / Instagram) and visit GoUSFBulls.com for the most up-to-date information. The USF softball program has been one of the most successful on campus, making 16 NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the Women’s College World Series in 2012.  

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