GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 22, 2017) – The USF softball team couldn't get the bats going, falling 8-0 in five innings to the No. 2 Florida Gators.

The Gators would take an early lead in the bottom of the second. A one-out triple from Jaimie Hoover would score on an RBI groundout by Jordan Roberts giving Florida the 1-0 lead.

Florida would jump out to a 6-0 lead with a five-run third inning.

The Gators loaded the bases with no outs, before a force out at home would put one on the board. With the bases still loaded, a walk would push a run across making it a 2-0 game. Jordan Roberts would come to the plate and hit a grand slam, giving Florida the 6-0 lead after three innings.

In the fourth, an RBI single would make it 7-0 Florida and a bases-loaded walk in the fifth would give the Gators the 8-0 run-rule win.

The Bulls had a scoring opportunity in the fifth inning as Lindsey Devitt doubled with one out and moved to third on a fielder's choice. With runners at second and third, a play at the plate would put two outs on the board and a popup would end the Bulls' threat.

Key Stats

2-Florida pitcher Aleshia Ocasio allowed just two hits on the night.

6-With a double in the fifth inning, Lindsey Devitt extended her on-base streak to six games.

Next Up
The Bulls will open conference play with a three-game series against Tulsa, March 24-26, at the USF Softball Stadium.

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 14 players from the 2016 squad that advanced to the NCAA Tournament, including, first-team all-conference selection Lauren Evans, and second-team selections Astin Donovan and Kristen Wyckoff.

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