TULSA, Okla. (March 21, 2026) – The University of South Florida softball team returned to action Saturday for the second game of a three-game series against Tulsa. The Bulls (25-9, 7-1 American) lost to the Golden Hurricane (9-19, 1-7 American) by a score of 15-0. 
 
Alex Wilkes and Kacey Wilkes were the only two Bulls to record a hit. Alex Wilkes extended her hitting streak to eight games. Alexa Galligani drew a walk to extend her streak of reaching base safely to six games.
 
Claira Skaggs put Tulsa on the board in the first inning with a solo home run. The Golden Hurricane extended its lead to 10-0 in the second with nine runs on seven hits, including home runs from Daeya Moses and Maci Cole. Tulsa made it 15-0 in the third inning with five runs on three hits.
 
Alex Wilkes recorded the first hit of the game for the Bulls in the top of the fourth inning. Belle Sardja got the start in the circle and pitched 1 2/3 innings. She had one strikeout and allowed three runs on two hits. Hannah Marien gave up seven runs on five hits. McKenna Schroding pitched 2 1/3 innings of relief. She struck out one batter and surrendered five runs on five hits. 
 
Up Next
The Bulls aim to bounce back against the Golden Hurricane on Sunday, March 22. The first pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
 
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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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