TAMPA, Fla. (April 9, 2026) — The University of South Florida softball team returns to the friendly confines of the USF Softball Stadium on Friday, April 10, as Florida Atlantic makes the trip to Tampa. The Bulls (29-13, 11-4 American) and the Owls (26-13, 8-7 American) are scheduled for a 6:05 p.m. first pitch on ESPN+. All three games will be streamed on ESPN+.
 
Earlier this week, Anne Long was named the American Conference Pitcher of the Week. She earned two wins in her two starts, pitching 14.0 innings and recording seven strikeouts. She posted a 1.00 ERA and limited UTSA to a .250 batting average.
 
Series History vs FAU:
USF and FAU will meet for the 31st time on Friday. The Bulls lead the series 20-10. The Owls won the series, 2-1, last year in Boca Raton. South Florida is 15-7 at home against Florida Atlantic.
 
Note-A-Bulls:
Kathy Garcia-Soto is tied for seventh in the NCAA with five triples, which leads the American Conference. She is also tied for ninth in the country with 105 assists.
 
Alex Wilkes ranks sixth in the conference with eight home runs. Her 41 RBIs lead the American Conference, and she is tied for the conference lead with 12 doubles.
 
Anne Long is tied for 33rd in the NCAA and leads the American Conference with a 1.87 ERA. She is also tied for third in the conference with 11 wins. 
 
Belle Sardja is tied for 23rd in the NCAA and is second in the conference with three saves.
 
Alexa Galligani is tied for 16th in the NCAA with five sacrifice flies, which ranks second in the American Conference. Toryn Fulton is tied for 43rd nationally and tied for fourth in the conference with four sacrifice flies. 
 
The Bulls lead the NCAA with 44 sacrifice bunts. USF is tied for third nationally with 27 double plays. South Florida is tied for 18th in the country with 13 triples, the most in the conference. The Bulls are tied for ninth in the NCAA with a .980 fielding percentage, the best mark in the conference. South Florida has recorded 19 sacrifice flies, tied for 14th in the NCAA and tied for the conference lead. 
 
The South Florida pitching staff is tied for 35th in the NCAA and is tied for the American Conference lead with six shutouts. USF ranks 31st nationally and leads the conference with a 3.00 ERA. The Bulls are tied for 45th in the nation and are second in the American Conference with a WHIP of 1.36.
 
American Conference Standings
T1. South Florida – 29-13, 11-4
T1. North Texas – 22-18, 11-4
3. Wichita State – 21-15, 9-6
T4. Florida Atlantic – 26-13, 8-7
T4. East Carolina – 24-18, 8-7
T4. UTSA – 20-22, 8-7
7. Charlotte – 22-19, 7-8
T8. UAB – 18-22, 5-10
T8. Tulsa – 14-23, 5-10
10. Memphis – 14-27, 3-12
 
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, 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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