South Florida will return home for a doubleheader on Tuesday.
TAMPA, March 10, 2024– After a 26-game home stand, the University of South Florida softball team will head to Fort Myers to take on the FGCU Eagles for its first road test of the 2024 season. Following the doubleheader against FGCU, the Bulls will return home for a doubleheader against Colgate on Tuesday, previously scheduled for Wednesday.
The Bulls are coming off a 1-2 series loss to the Charlotte 49ers. The Bulls opened conference play with an 11-inning walk-off on Friday night. The 11-inning game was the second one for the American Athletic Conference this season. The first was between Memphis and UT Martin on March 1.
First-year infielder, Alex Wilkes (Tampa), hit the first home run of her career in Saturday’s game two doubleheader. It’s the sixth home run for the Bulls and the first of the first-year class.
Belle Sardja is ranked in the top 10 nationally in three categories: first in hit batters (1), third in innings pitched (70.1), and seventh in saves (3). She leads the conference in all three.
Round Up for the Opponents
FGCU (15-8)
Date: March 11 | 4 p.m. | 6:15 p.m.
Watch: GM 1 | ESPN+ | Gm 2 | ESPN+
Live Stats: GM 1 | LiveStats | GM 2 | LiveStats
Series vs. FGCU: South Florida leads, 15-5
Notable Information:
- Nikki Gibson leads the Eagles with a .400 batting average. She has 14 hits, 10 runs, six RBI, and one home run.
- In the circle, Allison Sparkman, has been the ace for the Eagles. She has a 0.85 ERA with 28 strikeouts.
Colgate (8-10)
Date: March 12 | 5 p.m. | 7:30 p.m.
Watch: GM 1 | ESPN+ | Gm 2 | ESPN+
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Series vs. Colgate: South Florida leads, 3-0
Notable Information:
- Adrienne Nardone leads the team with 15 RBI this season. She’s second on the team in batting average with a .367.
- Bailey Misken has struck out 31 batters and holds her opponents to a .282 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 17 NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the Women’s College World Series in 2012.
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