GREENVILLE, N.C., May 14, 2022 – The University of South Florida softball team lost in the American Athletic Conference Championship game to UCF, 11-0.
 
Central Florida jumped out to an early lead. Shannon Doherty hit a three-run home run then another run scored on an error to put the Knights up 4-0.
 
The Bulls loaded the bases in the top of the second, but UCF got a pair of outs to defuse the threat before USF could plate a run.
 
UCF added another three runs on another homer in the bottom of the second to take a 7-0 lead, then another four in the fourth to earn the 11-0 win.
 
Alexis Johns (Sarasota, Fla.), Dezarae Maldonado (Winter Haven, Fla.) and Meghan Sheehan (Forest Hill, Md.) were named to the AAC All-Tournament team.
 
Up Next
The Bulls await their NCAA tournament fate. The selection show is scheduled for Sunday at 7 p.m.
 
About USF Softball
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 16 NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the Women's College World Series in 2012. 
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