TAMPA, Fla., May 2, 2025 –
Alanah Rivera led the University of South Florida softball team with three hits in the series opener against UTSA on Friday. The Bulls (39-14-1, 18-6-1) have produced back-to-back games with 11 or more runs with their 11-0 run rule against the Roadrunners (21-31, 6-19).
South Florida remains in second place behind Florida Atlantic, which plays a doubleheader tomorrow against Tulsa. In the sixth inning, East Carolina is currently leading North Texas, 7-3. If that result holds, USF would secure a No. 2 seed in the AAC Tournament.
Rivera was a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate with an RBI for the Bulls.
Alex Wilkes produced a 2-for-3 day at the plate with a game-high four RBIs. She scored twice and drew a walk.
Olivia Elliott recorded her 100th career hit with a 1-for-2 game. She drove in two RBIs.
Alexa Galligani has reached base safely in 19 straight games with two walks in today's contest.
Camille Ortiz-Martinez was hit by a pitch for the 15th time this season, which moved her into first place on the USF single-season list.
Payton Dixon was outstanding in the circle. She improved to 19-6 on the year in her 4.0 innings of work. She struck out two batters and gave up just one hit.
Anne Long tossed a scoreless inning in relief and allowed just one hit.
Wilkes drew a five-pitch walk with two outs in the top of the first inning. Foreman followed with a four-pitch walk, giving the Bulls runners on first and second. Rivera delivered an RBI double down the right field line as USF took a 1-0 lead into the second inning.
The Bulls exploded for a 10-run fourth inning. Galligani drew a four-pitch walk with the bases loaded for the inning's first run. Wilkes, the next batter, belted a three-run triple to left center.
Josie Foreman followed a double down the left field line. Karhys produced an RBI single through the right side.
Jamia Nelson drew a walk with the bases loaded. Elliott notched an RBI double to right field. Wilkes reached on a fielder's choice that drove in the 10th run of the inning.
Long closed out the game for the Bulls as USF went on to win 11-0 in five innings.
Key Stats:
- South Florida is 35-0-1 when they outhit their opponents.
- The Bulls have recorded back-to-back games with 11 or more runs for the seventh time in program history and the first since 2021.
- Olivia Elliott extended her hitting streak to 13 games and recorded her 100th career hit at USF.
- Camille Ortiz-Martinez was hit for the 15th time this season and now sits at the top of the USF single-season list.
Notables:
- Alexa Galligani has reached base safely in 19 straight games.
- Alanah Rivera has reached base safely in 13 games.
- The Bulls are 11-2 at home in conference games this season.
- USF tied a season high with nine walks.
Up Next:
USF and UTSA will return to the USF Softball Stadium for game two on Saturday, May 3. Before the game, the Bulls will recognize four seniors,
Allana Consolazio,
Payton Dixon,
Josie Foreman, and
Alanah Rivera. The first pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. on ESPN+.
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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).
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