Softball and baseball schedules released
The schedules for both the baseball and softball teams for the upcoming 2021 season were released Friday.
The softball team opens its season Feb. 13 against UF, while the baseball team is set to begin play Feb. 19 against Florida Gulf Coast.
Softball season starts off with slew of doubleheaders
The schedule for the softball team consists of 45 games, including 32 at home.
Eight of USF’s first 10 games are doubleheaders, including the first two against UF. The first game is set to start at 1 p.m., followed by the second at 3:15 p.m.
USF will also play four games against UCF from May 7-9, including a doubleheader on the first day.
In addition to playing against collegiate teams, the Bulls are also set to compete against the United States Olympic team in a three-game series starting March 12.
Due to COVID-19 mitigation measures and the size of the stadium, fan attendance will be limited via pass list only. However, every regular-season home game for the Bulls will be streamed live on ESPN+.
For the full schedule, click here.
Baseball schedule includes talented ranked opponents
As for the baseball team, its schedule includes 55 games, with 30 in the USF Baseball Stadium.
The nonconference schedule includes Florida Gulf Coast, Florida A&M, FSU, Florida Atlantic and Texas Tech.
The schedule is loaded with talented teams, with 12 games scheduled against nationally ranked opponents.
Currently, the highest ranked team on the Bulls’ schedule is No. 3 Texas Tech. The series against the Red Raiders is set to begin March 26 and will take place at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park in Lubbock, Texas.
Conference play opens April 1 as the Bulls take on UCF at 6 p.m. at home.
Similar to softball, fan attendance will be limited via pass list only due to COVID-19 mitigation measures and the size of the stadium. However, every regular-season home game for the Bulls will be streamed live on ESPN+.
For the full schedule, click here.
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