Bulls continue nonconference play with Sunday’s doubleheader; Fan Attendance at USF Softball Stadium is via pass list only
MATCHUP: USF (RV) vs. Jacksonville
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. / 5:15 p.m.
WHERE: USF Softball Stadium
LIVE STATS: Game 1; Game 2
WATCH: Game 1; Game 2 (All ESPN+)
LISTEN: Bulls Unlimited 2
TWITTER UPDATES: @USFSoftball
TAMPA, FLA. Feb. 19, 2021 – The University of South Florida softball team returns to action after its opening weekend with a doubleheader against Jacksonville University on Sunday. First pitch in game one is scheduled for 3 p.m., with the first pitch in the second game occurring approximately 40 minutes after the conclusion of game one.
Due to virus mitigation measures and the size of the venue, fan attendance at USF Softball Stadium is via team pass list only. All regular season home games in the 2021 softball season will be broadcast on the ESPN+ platform.
USF leads the all-time series against Jacksonville, 17-1. USF won the last meeting in 2017, a 5-2 contest in Jacksonville. The Bulls are on a six game winning streak against the Dolphins, with JU’s last victory coming on March 10, 2007 in a 3-2, neutral site victory.
Brooke Hartman was named to the American Athletic Conference weekly honor roll for her efforts in the season opener against Florida. In the first game of the season, Hartman went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run, playing a role in all three runs the Bulls scored.
Opponent
Jacksonville opened up the 2021 season at the River City Leadoff, playing a pair of games against Boston College after weather canceled the remaining three. The Dolphins took both games against BC, followed by a weekday 1-0 loss against No. 5 Florida to sit at 2-1 on the season. Before arriving in Tampa on Sunday, Jacksonville plays a split doubleheader against South Carolina and Auburn on Saturday.
Makenzie Buss has led the Dolphins so far this season on offense, boasting a .625 batting average in eight at bats. Hannah Roberts also helps pace the JU offense, hitting .375 also in eight at bats. In the circle, Alyssa Bilodeau has pitched 15 of JU’s 19.1 innings so far, recording a 0.47 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP. Erica Ayers is in her fourth year as a head coach, with all four years at Jacksonville. She currently holds a 59-76 record.
ESPN+
The American Athletic Conference and ESPN began a new 12-year television rights agreement starting in 2020-21. USF will stream numerous home athletic events to ESPN+ this spring. Subscriptions for the ESPN+ app are $5.99 monthly or $49.99 annually and can be packaged with Hulu and Disney+ streaming services. A step-by-step guide for subscribing to ESPN+ is located here.
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 15 NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the Women’s College World Series in 2012.
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