Softball during the anthem on Sunday at Tulsa
Madi Locastro / University of South Florida Athletics
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South Florida USF 25-10
3
Winner Tulsa TULS 10-19
South Florida USF
25-10
2
Final
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Tulsa TULS
10-19
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
South Florida USF 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 8 1
Tulsa TULS 1 0 0 1 0 1 X 3 7 2

W: Moore, Maura (5-8) L: Ernst, Carley (4-4)

Game Recap: Softball | | Chad Smith

USF Softball Loses Series at Tulsa on Sunday

Alexa Galligani paced the Bulls with a three-hit performance.

TULSA, Okla. (March 22, 2026) – Alexa Galligani recorded a game-high three hits for the University of South Florida on Sunday against Tulsa. The Bulls (25-10, 7-2 American) lost their first American Conference series of the season to the Golden Hurricane (10-19, 2-7 American) with a 3-2 defeat in the rubber match. 
 
With a 3-for-4 game at the plate, Galligani extended her streak of reaching base safely to seven games. She hit her second home run of the season. Alex Wilkes extended her streak of reaching safely to nine games with a walk today.
 
How It Happened
Amber Turner gave the Golden Hurricane a lead with a solo home run to center field in the bottom of the first inning. 
 
Galligani led off the top of the third inning with a solo home run to right field. The game was tied at 1-1 as it moved to the fourth inning.
 
Tulsa took the lead again in the bottom of the fourth inning by scoring one run on two hits. 
 
DaNia Brooks led off the top of the sixth inning with a bunt single. Grace Rawn was hit by a pitch to put USF runners on first and second with no outs. Kiley Strott laid down a sacrifice bunt to move both runners into scoring position. Toryn Fulton recorded a bunt single in front of the circle. During that play, the first baseman made a throwing error to the catcher, which allowed Brooks to score from third. USF tied the game at 2-2.
 
Maci Cole put the Golden Hurricane ahead again with a solo home run to left field. Tulsa held on to win the game 3-2.
 
Carley Ernst started the game in the circle for the Bulls and pitched a complete game. She struck out one batter and gave up three earned runs.
 
Notables
• Alexa Galligani extended her streak of reaching base safely to seven games. She also hit her second home run of the season.
• Alex Wilkes extended her streak of reaching safely to 10 games with a walk today.
 
Up Next
The Bulls return to the USF Softball Complex on Friday, March 27. South Florida hosts Wichita State for an important three-game series. Two games will be streamed on ESPN+, and the Sunday game will be broadcast on ESPNU.
 
Tickets:
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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