Jacob Green leading off of first base
0
COLUMBIA COL 2-9
2
Winner South Florida USF 16-3
COLUMBIA COL
2-9
0
Final
2
South Florida USF
16-3
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
COLUMBIA COL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
South Florida USF 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 X 2 11 0

W: Senay, Michael (3-0) L: Tomas Lopez (0-2) S: Sutton, Ethan (3)

6
COLUMBIA COL 2-10
10
Winner South Florida USF 17-3
COLUMBIA COL
2-10
6
Final
10
South Florida USF
17-3
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
COLUMBIA COL 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 6 13 3
South Florida USF 0 1 3 0 0 0 4 2 X 10 12 0

W: O'Donnell, Landon (2-0) L: Baylor Hicks (0-1)

Game Recap: Baseball | | Clark Stanton

South Florida Baseball Sweeps Doubleheader and Secures Series

Through the first 20 games of the season, the Bulls are 17-3.

TAMPA, Fla. (March 14, 2026) – University of South Florida baseball swept the doubleheader matchup against Columbia. The Bulls (17-3) defeated the Lions (2-10) 2-0 and 10-6.
 
Scoring began in the bottom of the second for South Florida in Game 1. Catcher Lance Trippel doubled to left center with two outs in the inning. He then scored on an RBI single for Jacob Green, giving the Bulls a 1-0 lead to end the second.
 
The second and final run of Game 1 would come in the bottom of the seventh for the Bulls. Jack Lutz hit a leadoff single and advanced to third after a sacrifice bunt from Jevin Relaford and a groundout from Ryan Pruitt. Lutz would score then from a single to center field from Bradke Lohry. South Florida remained in the lead 2-0 for the remainder of Game 1.
 
Game 2 got scoring started at the top of the second for Columbia. A one-out double from Hunter Snyder doubled and later scored Anthony Temesvary on a single. The score would be 1-0 heading into the bottom of the second.
 
South Florida equalized the game at one in the bottom half of the second. Eli Thomas hit a leadoff single, and later advanced to second when Santiago Carriles reached on a throwing error. Gabe Graulau reached on a fielder's choice and then advanced to second after another error on the throw. Carriles was out at second, and Thomas scored on the play.
 
The Lions reclaimed the one-run lead in the top of the third. A leadoff double for Jimmy Chadwell was followed by a flyout to advance him to third. Another fly out, this time hit by Jack Kail, allowed Chadwell to score. The score would be 2-1, Columbia headed to the bottom of the third.
 
The Bulls took their first lead of the game in the bottom of the third. Ryan Pruitt led off the inning with a walk, and shortly after, stole second. He advanced to third when Bradke Lohry singled to right field. Jake Kulikowski was due up next and flew out to right field, recording a sacrifice fly, allowing Pruitt to score. Eli Thomas doubled to right center to score Lohry, and Carriles singled to center field to score Thomas. South Florida would lead 4-2 going into the top of the fourth.
 
Columbia cut the lead down to one on a solo home run to left field from Lions first baseman Tate Vogler. The Bulls lead 4-3 to end the fourth.
 
In the top of the seventh, Columbia tied the game at four. Landon O'Donnell entered the game to pitch for South Florida, and Charlie Slabaugh hit a leadoff double. Chadwell walked, then Kail singled up the middle to score Slabaugh. The score would be tied at four heading into the bottom of the seventh.
 
The lead would go right back to the Bulls in the bottom half of the seventh. Lohry singled to lead off the inning, and Kulikowski singled to advance Lohry to third. Thomas walked to advance Kulikowski to second, and then Lutz walked to score Lohry. Graulau cleared the bases with a triple to give South Florida an 8-4 lead headed to the eighth.
 
Once again, Columbia fought back to cut the Bulls' lead. Snyder singled to right field to lead off the inning, and Nolan Bernard came into the game to relieve O'Donnell. On his first pitch, Temesvary hit a two-run homer to left field. South Florida would remain in the lead 8-6, headed to the bottom half of the eighth.
 
The Bulls extended the lead right back to four in the bottom of the eighth. Pruitt hit a leadoff single and later advanced to second on a wild pitch. Lohry hit a sacrifice bunt to advance Pruitt to third, and Kulikowski then singled to score Pruitt. Green came into the game to pinch run for Kulikowski, and shortly advanced to second when Earley singled. Thomas reached on a fielder's choice that scored Green from second. South Florida led 10-6, headed to the ninth
 
Michael Senay got the start for South Florida in Game 1 and threw 7.1 innings while recording six strikeouts on five hits and no runs. Ethan Sutton relieved him and earned his third save of the season. Senay received the win and advanced to 3-0 on the year. In Game 2, Dominic Pontbriant started the first three innings, giving up two runs on six hits. Jorge DeCardenas threw three innings, O'Donnell one, and Bernard the final two. O'Donnell was awarded the win.
 
Notables:
• South Florida is now on an eight-game winning streak.
• Michael Senay earned his third win and second quality start of the season.
• Nathan Earley extended his reached base streak to 15.
• The Bulls are now 14-1 at home this season, and 17-3 through the first 20 games.
• Gabe Graulau hit his first collegiate triple.
• Jacob Green is now on a seven-game hit streak, Lance Trippel six.
• Game 1's 2-0 score earns the Bulls the first shutout of the season.
• Ryan Pruitt stole two bases in Game 2.
• Ethan Sutton earned his third save of the season in Game 1.
 
Up Next:
South Florida will look to sweep the four-game series against the Columbia Lions tomorrow, Sunday, March 15th. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., and the game will be streaming on ESPN+
 
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About USF Baseball
The University of South Florida baseball program, founded in 1966, enters its 61st season in 2026. Head coach Mitch Hannahs returns for his second year at the helm after leading the Bulls to 32 wins in his debut season—the program's highest win total since 2018. USF also posted 16 victories in American Athletic Conference play, marking its best conference showing since joining the league.
 
Hannahs, a 2023 ABCA NCAA Division I Midwest Region Coach of the Year, was named USF's eighth head coach on June 8, 2024, after an 11-year run at Indiana State where he tallied 355 wins, six conference titles, and five NCAA Regional appearances.
 
USF has made 14 NCAA Tournament appearances, including a historic Super Regional berth in 2021. The Bulls have captured five conference tournament titles (three Sun Belt, one Metro, one American) and six regular season championships (three Sun Belt, two Metro, one C-USA).
 
The program continues to develop top-tier talent with 134 MLB Draft picks all-time, including three selections in 2025. Notable alumni include two-time MLB All-Star and 2018 first-round draft pick Shane McClanahan. Bulls have earned All-America honors 12 times and Freshman All-America recognition 19 times.
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