IRVING, Texas, January 16, 2024 – The University of South Florida softball team was voted to finish fourth in the Preseason Coaches’ American Athletic Conference Poll, the league office announced on Tuesday.
The Bulls finished third in the 2023 season with a 32-24 overall record, 10-7 in the AAC. They return 16 players from last season’s team and add 14 to the 2024 team.
Wichita State was voted to finish first, followed by newcomers Charlotte and North Texas. Wichita State and Charlotte are the only two AAC teams to have made it to Regionals in 2023.
The AAC welcomes the addition of five new teams to the conference in UAB, Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, and UTSA this season. With the addition of the five teams, the AAC will have a 10-team conference. Along with the Bull, East Caroling, Memphis, Tulsa, and Wichita State remained in the conference.
2024 American Athletic Conference Softball Coaches’ Poll
1. Wichita State (8) 80
2. Charlotte (1) 70
3. North Texas (1) 66
4. South Florida 55
5. Florida Atlantic 47
6. UAB 40
7. Tulsa 37
8. East Carolina 29
9. Memphis 14
10. UTSA 12
(#) denotes first place votes
South Florida will open the 2024 season on February 8 with a doubleheader against Illinois State and Bethune-Cookman for the annual USF-Rawlings Invitational. The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. During the opening weekend, the Bulls will also welcome Michigan, Oregon State, and Florida.
South Florida is offering its Double Play Pass for the 2024 season, which includes a ticket to every softball and baseball games for $99. Single-game, weekend passes, and group tickets are also on sale. For more information, call 1-800-Go-Bulls or visit GoUSFBulls.com.
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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