TAMPA (April 22, 2017) – Cheyenne Eggens had a phenomenal outing in the circle, leading USF to a 6-0 win over Memphis to clinch the series. The Bulls are now 28-21, 7-6 on the year, while Memphis fell to 23-22, 4-7.
After a leadoff single to start the game, Eggens retired the next 17 batters she faced, before a two-out error in the sixth inning. The sophomore allowed just two hits in 5.2 phenomenal innings, facing just three batters over the minimum.
USF used a three-run third to take the lead over the Tigers. Using a pair of walks and a bunt single from Astin Donovan, the Bulls loaded the bases for Kassie Moeller. Moeller dropped a sacrifice fly to right field to drive in the first run.
With the bases loaded after a walk to Sam Worrell, Bethaney Keen ripped a double down the left field line, plating Donovan and Kristen Wyckoff to make it a 3-0 game.
In the sixth, the Bulls plated another three runs to extend their lead.
Brooke Hartman doubled to plate Lindsey Devitt, before coming home on an RBI single from Donovan. A two-out fielding error would plate Donovan, making it 6-0 after six complete.
Key Stats
-Six Bulls recorded at least one hit in the game, with three recording multiple-hit outings.
-USF held the Tigers to just three hits on the night, with two not coming until the final two innings.
-USF has held the NCAA batting average leader, Lindsay Crowdus to just 1-for-6 hitting through two games.
Notable
-The Bulls have allowed just three runs to Memphis in the last 34 innings, dating back to 2016.
-This is the second series win of the season for USF, and second straight series win over Memphis.
-Ken Eriksen is now just nine wins away from 900 career wins.
Ken Eriksen and Cheyenne Eggens Postgame Thoughts
Next Up
The Bulls and Tigers will square off in the series finale as USF looks to go for the sweep on April 23 at 1 p.m. The three seniors, Kassie Moeller, Kristen Wyckoff, and Susan Wysocki will be honored in a pregame ceremony.
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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