TAMPA, April 18, 2022 – The University of South Florida softball team will close out their seven-game road stand with an in-state road swing to No. 13/14 Florida and Central Florida.
The Bulls and Gators will play a double header on Wednesday, April 19 starting at 6 p.m. They will then head to Orlando for the annual War on I-4 starting on Friday, April 21.
LAST WEEK
South Florida went 2-for-2 last week, sweeping the double header against the Stetson Hatters. In two games, the Bulls hit five homeruns, with three of them happening in the sixth inning of game two.
Vivian Ponn (Fort Myers) and Marissa Trivelpiece (Sugarloaf, Pa.) each hit two homeruns that day. Both of Trivelpiece’s came in the second game. Ponn hit the game winning homerun in the first game in the sixth inning.
Ponn and Trivelpiece went back-to-back in game two. Lydia Castro (Lithia) joined in on the fun, hitting her second homerun of the season one batter later.
Ponn earned her second win of the season in game two, pitching the final 3.1 innings. Jaden Martinez (Tallahassee) earned her 13th start of the season, pitching 2.2 innings. Gabriella Nori (Weston) pitched a complete game in the first game, earning her sixth win.
Round Up for the Opponent
No. 13/14 Florida (31-11, 8-7 SEC)
Date: Wednesday, April 19 | 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Watch: ESPNU
Live Stats: Game 1
Series vs. Florida: UF leads, 58-13
Notable Information:
- Skylar Wallace leads the team with a .465 batting average. She as 46 hits, four doubles, eight triples, and 13 homeruns.
- Elizabeth Hightower has made 23 appearances with 20 starts. She leads the Gators with 14 wins and 56 strikeouts.
UCF (27-19, 7-3 AAC)
Date: Friday-Sunday April 21-23 | 6 p.m. | 4 p.m. | 12 p.m.
Watch: Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3
Live Stats: Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3
Series vs. Central Florida: UCF leads, 20-19
Notable Information:
- Sarah Willis has struck out 79 batters this season. She leads the team with 2.18 ERA in 83.2 innings pitched.
- Shannon Doherty has eight homeruns on the season. At the plate, she has a .295 batting average.
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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