Bulls Open Conference Play, Host UConn for 3-Game Series
USF (22-13) vs. UConn (13-16)
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TAMPA (March 22, 2018) – The Bulls will open conference play with three-game series, hosting UConn Friday through Sunday. The teams split a pair of games last season after the series was shortened due to weather.
USF's (22-13) 15-game win streak came to an end Wednesday night in Gainesville at the hands of Florida's Kelly Barnhill, who tossed her sixth individual no-hitter of the season.
The Bulls have outscored opponents, 161-121, this season. Junior
Lindsey Devitt (Jacksonville, Fla.) leads the team at the plate, batting .384 with 30 RBI. Senior
Astin Donovan (Guilford, Conn.) is just five hits away from reaching 200 in her career and follows Devitt at bat with a .343 average.
USF's strong pitching staff has been key this season with four Bulls boasting four or more wins. Freshman
Georgina Corrick (Sanford, Fla.) recorded USF's first no-hitter since 2015, and junior
Cheyenne Eggens (Vienna, Ohio) boasts a 1.27 ERA. Eggens has walked just three batters in 38.2 innings and has recorded three solo shutouts.
Scouting the Opponent
USF leads UConn (13-16), 21-5, dating back to 1992. Last season the Bulls opened conference play with a 9-0 run-rule victory over the Huskies, but lost, 1-0, the following game.
The Huskies closed out tournament play at the Texas A&M Invitational, where they upset No. 7 Texas A&M, 6-1. Olivia Sappington leads the way for the Huskies at the plate, batting .301 with 29 starts. Jill Stockly (6-6) is the go-to in the circle for UConn with a 1.70 ERA in 82.1 innings. Stockly has held opponents to a .244 average this season.
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.
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