USF Returns Home for USF Invitational
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Game Notes
TAMPA, Feb. 20, 2020 – The University of South Florida softball team returns home to host No. 12/12 Tennessee and FIU during the USF Invitational after a trip across the Bay last weekend.
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The Bulls (RV) are coming off a 2-3 showing against five ranked opponents at the St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational, including back-to-back wins over No. 17/19 Texas Tech and No. 15 Georgia.
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Sophomore
Camryn Dolby (Round Hill, Va.) earned USF's first complete-game shutout in a 3-0 victory over Texas Tech. The Bulls (2-7) benefitted from a three-run home run from
Brooke Hartman (Port Orange, Fla.) in the win.
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Junior
Georgina Corrick was not only the winning pitcher against Georgia, but also hit the game-winning two-run homer, the first of her career. She also pitched her first shutout of the season, tallying seven shutdown innings with only three hits allowed, while also striking out nine.
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Hartman had an inside-the-park home run against No. 3/2 UCLA, giving her two homers during the Invitational.
AnaMarie Bruni (Schwenksville, Pa.) also pushed her hitting streak up to 10 games over the weekend.
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Scouting the Opponents
Florida International (2-1)
USF Schedule: Friday, Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. & Saturday, Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: USF Softball Stadium
Listen: Bulls Unlimited 1 (Only Feb. 21)
Series vs. USF: FIU leads, 10-9
Players to Watch:
- Jocelyn Alonso (SS/2B - Fr.) – Alonso leads the team with three RBIs in three games. She also has the highest batting average (.556) and OPS (1.112) on the team.
- Allison Muraskin (P - Jr.) – In three appearances so far this season, Muraskin has allowed only one earned run in 15 innings, resulting in an ERA of 0.47. She also limits baserunners effectively, tallying a 0.67 WHIP.
Notable Results:
- FIU 6, Cal 1
- FIU 2, Syracuse 1
- Michigan State 4, FIU 2
Notes: Florida International is coming off of a bye weekend following its 2-1 start at the Felsberg Invitational.
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No. 12/12 Tennessee (6-2)
USF Schedule: Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. & Feb. 23 at 11:30 a.m.
Where: USF Softball Stadium
Series vs. USF: UT leads, 11-9-1
Players to Watch:
- Amanda Ayala (OF – Jr.): Ayala has been a catalyst for the Volunteers so far this season. She's hitting with a .458/.536/.667 slash with two doubles, a home run and eight RBIs. The outfielder has also drawn three walks and has only struck out once in 24 at-bats.
- Callie Turner (P - Fr.): Turner leads Tennessee in appearances so far this season. In seven games, she has thrown 34 innings, and has amassed a 1.44 WHIP and a 2.88 ERA.
Notable Results:
- Arizona 8, Tennessee 0 (5 innings)
- Texas 11, Tennessee 0
- Tennessee 6, Northwestern 3
Notes: Tennessee traveled to Mexico last weekend, going 3-1 in its trip. Its losses this season have come against Texas and Arizona, both of whom have spent time ranked this season.
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Tickets for the weekend are available
HERE. A day pass will get you into all action at the USF Softball Stadium that day. Double Play Passes are also available. The $75 ticket will get fans into all softball and baseball games this season.
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The USF softball program has been one of the most successful on campus, making 15 NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the Women's College World Series in 2012.Â
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