TAMPA (Feb. 24, 2017) – The USF softball team dropped a tough 8-0 decision to Ole Miss, Friday night to begin the Hatter invitational. The Bulls dropped to 7-4 on the season, while Ole Miss improved to 9-2.

Ole Miss struck for three runs in the bottom of the first inning. An RBI groundout would plate the first, followed by an RBI single and RBI double.

In the second, the Rebels would plate another three runs. A bases-clearing double would give Ole Miss the 6-0 lead after two. The Rebels would plate another two runs in the game, one in the fourth and one in the sixth for the run-rule victory.

The Bulls had their best scoring chance in the top of the sixth. With two outs, Brooke Hartman walked and Sam Worrell singled to put two on. Morgan Gross drew a walk, loading the bases. Cassidy Boyle would hit a deep ball to right field, but the Ole Miss right fielder was able to make the catch on the run to end the threat.

Notables

-Kristen Wyckoff and Sam Worrell each went 2-for-3 in the game.

-USF leads the all-time series with Ole Mis, 4-2.

Key Stats

9-Ole Miss used nine hits to plate eight runs to earn the win.

Next Up
The Bulls will face Colgate on day two of the Hatter Invitational. The two teams will square off  at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25.

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. USF returns 15 players from the 2016 squad that advanced to the NCAA Tournament, including American Athletic Conference Player of the Year, Juli Weber, first-team all-conference selection Lauren Evans, and second-team selections Astin Donovan and Kristen Wyckoff.

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