TAMPA, Fla., July 28, 2025 – Head Coach Ken Eriksen and the University of South Florida softball team will head south to Puerto Rico for 10 days beginning on Thursday, July 31. South Florida will play five games against the Puerto Rico National Team.
 
"We are excited as a program to represent USF and the Tampa Bay Area on our summer tour to the island of Puerto Rico," said Coach Eriksen. "This trip will provide us with the opportunities to bond together as a team while competing against the Puerto Rican National Team as they prepare for a championship in China. Our games against Team Puerto Rico will be in Salinas, San Lorenzo, and San Juan. Between games, our team will provide softball clinics for young women in the Salinas area and Mayagüez. Outside of the field, our student-athletes will have the opportunity to learn about the island's culture and enjoy some downtime at the local beaches. We are fortunate to be able to take advantage of this cultural experience thanks to the generous donors who support our program. Thank you to all who have provided for USF Softball!"
 
The Bulls will face some familiar faces, with two alums in Karla Claudio Rivera and Alanah Rivera. Kathy Garcia-Soto will suit up for Team Puerto Rico. Assistant Coach Lisa Navas is an assistant coach for Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rico squad is coming off a silver medal finish in the Pan American Championship and earned a spot in the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup. The doubleheader on Wednesday, August 6, will be played at a stadium that is dedicated to Karla Claudio Rivera.
 
South Florida will be giving back to the communities in Puerto Rico with two different clinics. Along with giving back to the community, USF will have the opportunity to visit the historic Roberto Clemente Stadium. The Bulls will also visit Hacienda Muñoz, a coffee farm situated on a scenic hillside. USF will also make a stop in the historical district of Old San Juan.
 
Game Days and Locations
Sunday, August 3 – Parque Robert Acosta in Salinas
Wednesday, August 6 – Karla Claudio Sport Complex in San Lorenzo
Friday, August 8 – Roberto Clemente Stadium in San Juan
 
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About USF Softball
The South Florida softball program has been one of the most successful on campus, making 18 NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the Women's College World Series in 2012. Under head coach Ken Eriksen, who enters his 29th season in 2026 and has accumulated 1,161 wins, ranking seventh among active DI head softball coaches, USF has produced 10 NFCA All-Americans, two USA Softball Top 10 Players 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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