IRVING, Texas (February 23, 2026) – The American Conference announced its weekly softball accolades on Monday. South Florida's Alex Wilkes was named Player of the Week, while Anne Long earned a spot on the weekly honorable mention list after helping the Bulls post a 7-0 record for the week.
 
Wilkes set a South Florida record for the most consecutive games with a home run, with four. She posted a .409 batting average, producing nine hits for the week. She drove in 13 runs and scored nine. She added three doubles. Defensively, she recorded 10 putouts and 16 assists. 
 
Long was near perfect in her 13 innings for the week. She did not allow an earned run, posting an ERA of 0.00. She went 2-0 and added a save. For the week, she struck out nine batters. 
 
Up Next
The Bulls hit the road for the first time this season. USF heads to Tuscaloosa for the 2026 T-Mobile Crimson Classic. South Florida will play Kent State on Friday, February 27, at noon ET. South Florida will also play Alabama and St. Thomas over the weekend.
 
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Season tickets for the upcoming softball season are now available, starting at $65.  Fans may also add a general admission baseball season ticket for an additional $25, providing access to all home baseball games. For more information or to purchase season tickets, visit the official website at gousfbulls.com or contact the ticket office at 1-800-Go-Bulls or click HERE.
 
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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 1,171 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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