USF Athletics

Bulls Take Turns Tossing No-Hitters on Same Weekend

March 20, 2018

By TOM ZEBOLD
USF Senior Writer

TAMPA, MARCH 20, 2018 – Fans attending USF home games over the weekend were treated to unforgettable pitching performances by the Bulls.

USF baseball gained more national attention last Friday, when ace Shane McClanahan and Carson Ragsdale threw the first combined no-hitter in program history against Army.

"Both Shane and Rags were extremely sharp tonight," head coach Billy Mohl said. "They commanded the strike zone well with their fastball and were able to put hitters away with quality pitches when ahead in the count. All the credit goes to them both and I'm so proud of them."

Two days later, USF softball achieved greatness against North Florida when Georgina Corrick became just the second freshman in program history to throw a no-hitter.

"It was Georgina today, who knows who it will be next. That's the type of group we have right now," pitching coach Jessica Moore said. "I think they are having a lot of fun, and I just talked to Georgina and it's really the result of buying into a system."

Combine both show-stealing performances and you have three pitchers generating an eye-catching total of 27 strikeouts in 14 hitless innings.

Let's take a closer look at numbers and notables from both no-hitters:
 
Baseball

• SHANE'S STELLAR START: Ace Shane McClanahan's pro stock continues to rise after the flame-throwing lefty struck out a career-high 15 in six innings off USF's 12-0, no-hit win over Army on March 16. McClanahan allowed just three walks and finished his impressive outing two strikeouts shy of the USF single-game record.
• RAGSDALE FINISHES THE JOB: Carson Ragsdale struck out a career-high seven batters in the final three innings to help USF set a new program single-game record with 22 combined strikeouts. The 22 strikeouts also were the second-most in a game in American Athletic Conference history.
• BULLS MAKE HISTORY: Aside from McClanahan and Ragsdale pitching USF's first combined no-hitter, the talented arms notched the program's first no-hitter of any kind since 2010. It was just the fourth overall no-hitter in USF baseball history.
• QUOTABLE: "It was awesome to be a part of, but it felt like another game, as usual. I had to go out and execute. I feel great every game because I go out there and know my team has my back." – Shane McClanahan on his memorable outing.
• UP NEXT: Winners of eight straight, USF (15-6) travels to Jacksonville to take on North Florida on Wednesday at 6:05 p.m.

 
Softball

• FANTASTIC FRESHMAN: Georgina Corrick became the first USF freshman to pitch a no-hitter since 1996 (second overall) in the Bulls' 8-0 victory over North Florida on March 18.
• FIRST NO-NO SINCE 2015: Corrick threw USF's first no-hitter since Erica Nunn accomplished the feat in 2015 while striking out five batters with two walks in five innings.
• RED-HOT BULLS: Corrick's outing helped USF extend its winning streak to 15 games. The Bulls have posted nine shutouts this season.
• QUOTABLE: "I'm so excited. Honestly, I go into every game and my attitude is, 'I'm going to throw a no-hitter,' but to actually follow through with it is so big for me. I love it." – Georgina Corrick on her first collegiate no-hitter.
• UP NEXT: USF (22-12) will chase after its 16^th straight win Wednesday in Gainesville against No. 2 Florida. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m.

 
About USF Baseball
The University of South Florida baseball team is one of the fastest rising programs in the country. The Bulls reached the NCAA Regionals in 2015 for the first time in 13 years and followed that success with a 42-19 record and second NCAA regional trip in three years in 2017. The Bulls earned just their second and third wins over top-five ranked teams with victories against then-No. 3 Florida State and at then-No. 5 Florida during the 2017 season. During the 2017 season, USF reached the 40-win mark for the first time since 1996 and entered the top-25 in the major collegiate baseball polls for the first time since 2013. The USF Baseball program has won five conference titles and the Bulls have made 12 NCAA appearances.
 
About USF Softball
Fans can purchase season tickets for only $65 at USFBullsTix.com or by calling 1-800-Go-Bulls.
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 12 NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the Women's College World Series in 2012.