during the South Florida Softball game vs UAB on March 9, 2025. (Carl Schmid / University of South Florida Athletics)
Carl Schmid / University of South Florida Athletics
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UAB UAB 10-13, 1-2 AAC
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Winner South Florida USF 19-8, 2-1 AAC
UAB UAB
10-13, 1-2 AAC
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Final
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South Florida USF
19-8, 2-1 AAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
UAB UAB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
South Florida USF 3 0 0 0 3 0 X 6 5 1

W: Dixon, Payton (9-3) L: Tait Davidson (5-5)

Game Recap: Softball |

Payton Dixon Pitches Complete Game Shutout Over UAB to Claim Series

Josie Foreman hits third home run in three games

TAMPA, March 9, 2025 – The University of South Florida softball team (19-8, 2-1 AAC) shut out the UAB Blazers (10-13, 1-2 AAC) on Sunday afternoon to claim the series. This is the fourth shutout win for the Bulls this season.
 
South Florida took the lead in the first inning, scoring three runs. After a hit-by-pitch and a walk, Josie Foreman hit a stand-up double down the left-field line for her third RBI of the series. Alanah Rivera followed with another stand-up double to bring two more runs across the plate.
 
The next run wouldn't come until the fifth inning when South Florida added three more. Kathy Garcia-Soto started the inning with a single, followed by a walk from Olivia Elliott. A deep sacrifice fly from Alex Wilkes brought both runs across the plate. Foreman knocked her third home run of the series to give the Bulls the six-run lead.
 
Payton Dixon earned her 12th start this season. She pitched her sixth complete game and her third shutout. Dixon held the Blazers to just three hits while also striking out three.
 
Key Stats:
  • Foreman leads the team with six home runs this season. She has had three in the last three games.
  • It's the second three-game home run streak for Foreman this season.
  • Dixon pitched the 25th complete game of her career.
  • Rivera leads the team with eight doubles this season
  • Three players had multi-RBI performances.
  • The Bulls are now 2-1 in conference play.
 
Notables:
  • The Bulls' 20 home runs this season surpass last season's total and are 10 away from tying the 2023 total.
  • Rivera has a career total of 29 doubles. She is eight away from tying the tenth most in program history.
  • Foreman has 17 career home runs. She is two away from tying the tenth most in program history.
 
Up Next:
South Florida will welcome Bryant and Central Michigan on Tuesday for a midweek doubleheader. The Bulls and Bulldogs will play at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Bulls and Chippewas at 7 p.m. Both games will be streamed on ESPN+.
 
Tickets:
Tickets to watch Bulls softball at the USF Softball Stadium may be purchased by calling 1-800-GoBulls or clicking HERE.
 
About USF Softball
The South Florida softball program has been one of the most successful on campus, making 17 NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the Women's College World Series in 2012. Under head coach Ken Eriksen, who enters his 28th season in 2025 and has accumulated 1,117 wins, ranking seventh among active DI head softball coaches, USF has produced 10 NFCA All-Americans, two USA Softball Top 10 Player of the Year, and one NFCA Pitcher of the Year. In 2022, Georgina Corrick became the first player in softball history to earn the NCAA Pitching Triple Crown. She led the nation in ERA (0.51), Victories (37), and total strikeouts (418).
 
Be sure to follow USF softball on social media (X / Facebook / Instagram) and visit GoUSFBulls.com for the most up-to-date information. 
 
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