Sunday, March 8
Memphis, Tenn.
Noon ET
University of South Florida
20-8, 3-0
5
at
2
Memphis
7-16, 0-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| Memphis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Photo by: Chad Smith / South Florida Athletics
USF Softball Extends Winning Streak to Four Games with a Sweep Over Memphis
March 08, 2026 | Softball
Alex Wilkes hits her seventh home run of the season
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (March 8, 2026) – Karhys Pierce and DaNia Brooks led the University of South Florida softball team with two hits apiece on Sunday against Memphis. The Bulls (20-8, 3-0 American) swept the Tigers (7-16, 0-3 American) with a 5-2 victory.
Pierce went 2-for-3 at the plate with a run scored, extending her hitting streak to four games. Brooks finished 2-for-4 with an RBI. Alex Wilkes led the team with two RBIs after belting her seventh home run of the season.
How It Happened
Kathy Garcia-Soto led off the game with a six-pitch walk. Alexa Galligani advanced her to second with a sacrifice bunt. Olivia Elliott scored USF's first run with a single to right field as Garcia-Soto crossed home plate.
The Tigers tied the game in the bottom of the first with a run on two hits. Aubrey Williams gave Memphis the lead with a solo home run to center in the bottom of the second. Memphis remained ahead 2-1 after two innings.
Garcia-Soto started the top of the third inning with a single up the middle and then stole second. Wilkes hit a two-run home run over the center-field wall to give the Bulls a 3-2 lead.
Pierce hit a double to right field. Brooks drove in a run with a single up the middle. USF led 4-2 after three innings.
Pierce reached on a fielder's choice in the top of the fifth. Brooks singled through the right side to put the Bulls' runners on first and second. Grace Chin entered the game as a pinch runner for Pierce at second. Alert base running by Chin and an error by the third baseman allowed Chin to score. The Bulls went on to win the game 5-2.
Belle Sardja started in the circle and pitched one inning. She allowed two earned runs. Anne Long pitched six innings in relief and earned the win. She improves to 6-3 on the season. She struck out four batters.
Notables
• Alex Wilkes led the team with two RBIs as she hit her seventh home run of the season.
• Karhys Pierce went 2-for-3 at the plate with a run scored. She extended her hitting streak to four games.
• DaNia Brooks finished the game 2-for-4 with an RBI. She has safely reached base in four straight games.
• Kiley Strott drew a walk and has safely reached base in four consecutive games.
• Anne Long earned her sixth victory of the season.
• USF improved to 8-0 after hitting a home run in the game.
• The Bulls remain undefeated at 16-0 when they are leading after five innings.
Up Next
South Florida will return to the USF Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, for a doubleheader exhibition against the Czech National Team. The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.
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.
Follow us:
To stay up-to-date on the latest USF Softball news, follow the Bulls on social media (X / Facebook / Instagram).
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).
– #GoBulls –
Pierce went 2-for-3 at the plate with a run scored, extending her hitting streak to four games. Brooks finished 2-for-4 with an RBI. Alex Wilkes led the team with two RBIs after belting her seventh home run of the season.
How It Happened
Kathy Garcia-Soto led off the game with a six-pitch walk. Alexa Galligani advanced her to second with a sacrifice bunt. Olivia Elliott scored USF's first run with a single to right field as Garcia-Soto crossed home plate.
Olivia Elliott puts the Bulls on the board with an RBI single to right!@ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/EEYExVPnVs— USF Softball (@USFSoftball) March 8, 2026
The Tigers tied the game in the bottom of the first with a run on two hits. Aubrey Williams gave Memphis the lead with a solo home run to center in the bottom of the second. Memphis remained ahead 2-1 after two innings.
Garcia-Soto started the top of the third inning with a single up the middle and then stole second. Wilkes hit a two-run home run over the center-field wall to give the Bulls a 3-2 lead.
LIFT OFF ??@ESPNPlus | @alexwilkes01 pic.twitter.com/d1DkH8bnPA— USF Softball (@USFSoftball) March 8, 2026
Pierce hit a double to right field. Brooks drove in a run with a single up the middle. USF led 4-2 after three innings.
DaNia Brooks makes it 4-2 with an RBI single!@ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/41jNwxkhxA— USF Softball (@USFSoftball) March 8, 2026
Pierce reached on a fielder's choice in the top of the fifth. Brooks singled through the right side to put the Bulls' runners on first and second. Grace Chin entered the game as a pinch runner for Pierce at second. Alert base running by Chin and an error by the third baseman allowed Chin to score. The Bulls went on to win the game 5-2.
Heads up, base running by @gracechin31 leads to another USF run!@ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/sG4zlH2bQS— USF Softball (@USFSoftball) March 8, 2026
Belle Sardja started in the circle and pitched one inning. She allowed two earned runs. Anne Long pitched six innings in relief and earned the win. She improves to 6-3 on the season. She struck out four batters.
Notables
• Alex Wilkes led the team with two RBIs as she hit her seventh home run of the season.
• Karhys Pierce went 2-for-3 at the plate with a run scored. She extended her hitting streak to four games.
• DaNia Brooks finished the game 2-for-4 with an RBI. She has safely reached base in four straight games.
• Kiley Strott drew a walk and has safely reached base in four consecutive games.
• Anne Long earned her sixth victory of the season.
• USF improved to 8-0 after hitting a home run in the game.
• The Bulls remain undefeated at 16-0 when they are leading after five innings.
Up Next
South Florida will return to the USF Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, for a doubleheader exhibition against the Czech National Team. The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.
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.
Follow us:
To stay up-to-date on the latest USF Softball news, follow the Bulls on social media (X / Facebook / Instagram).
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).
– #GoBulls –
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Pitching:
W: Long, Anne (6-3)
L: Tate, Jericho (2-4)
Batting:
2B: Pierce, Karhys 1
HR: Wilkes, Alex 1
RBI: Brooks, DaNia 1 ; Wilkes, Alex 2 ; Elliott, Olivia 1
SH: Galligani, Alexa 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Pierce, Karhys 1 ; Chin, Grace 1 ; Wilkes, Alex 1 ; Garcia-Soto, Kathy 2
SB: Brooks, DaNia 1 ; Garcia-Soto, Kathy 1
CS: Elliott, Olivia 1
HBP: Pierce, Karhys 1
Batting:
2B: Clark, Mya 1
HR: Williams, Aubrey 1
RBI: Williams, Aubrey 1 ; Clark, Mya 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Brown, Faith 1 ; Williams, Aubrey 1
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