Bulls go for season sweep at home against UCF
The Bulls will try to finish 2-0 on the season against the rival Knights in tonight’s single-game matchup at 7 at the USF Baseball Stadium and close out their home stand against Alcorn State over the weekend.
A five-inning contribution from the bullpen helped USF earn a 6-4 victory at UCF in the first meeting of the season.
The pressure began to build on USF’s relievers as the Knights (18-15) threatened to comeback late, but seniors Chad Taylor and Steven Leasure came through
in the clutch to close things out.
Taylor ended UCF’s bid to tie the ballgame in the eighth inning by striking out designated hitter Jeramy Matos with runners on second and third, and Leasure forced a lineout to short with the potential game tying runners on base to end the game.
“They hung in there and made it happen,” coach Lelo Prado said.
Prado said he will not settle for a season split with the Knights.
“You have to take care of business and win them all,” Prado said.
A win in tonight’s game would extend the Bulls’ current winning streak to five
and provide them with the spark to try to keep it alive in their three-game series with Alcorn State (8-25).
Prado said he hopes for a sweep against the Braves as he does for UCF.
“You can’t be satisfied with two-out of three,” Prado said.
So far this season, Prado and the Bulls (18-14, 7-2) haven’t been satisfied with series splits and losses. USF has swept three teams this season against FAMU, Cincinnati and the most recent one coming against Pittsburgh.
Each of those sweeps has come at home for the Bulls.
More Stories
Why these USF transfers made the move: ‘Not about the logo’
Two standout transfers are making an impact at USF (2-3), transforming both the defense and the offense with their play. Junior cornerback De’Shawn Rucker has helped anchor the defense with key tackles, as they have shown flashes of improvement this season. Rucker transferred from Tennessee in winter 2023. On the other side of the ball, […]
USF beach volleyball to begin exhibition play this month
USF’s beach volleyball program is set to start its exhibition schedule less than two weeks from now, playing against ranked teams such as USC and UCLA. The program, which is still in its infancy stages, has yet to play a game. It was announced back in 2022 alongside lacrosse in an effort to expand women’s […]
USF women’s soccer finding success in the midst of change
USF women’s soccer team is navigating a season of transition under first-year head coach Chris Brown. In discussing the team’s progress this season, Brown highlighted the core principles that support their success. “What I’ve preached about our team is our adaptability, our flexibility, and I think that’s the reason we have such a quality team,” […]
USF’s men’s soccer mid-season report card: Bulls struggle to clinch wins
Halfway through the season, USF’s men’s soccer has been stuck in neutral, recording four ties in nine games. The Bulls (3-2-4, 0-2 AAC) have had difficulty turning stalemates into victories, in part to an offense that has been held scoreless four times thus far. South Florida has only found success at home this season, with […]
USF volleyball rebounds, scores two wins in conference opener
USF volleyball snapped its four-game losing streak, tallying back-to-back wins over the weekend versus Charlotte and East Carolina. The Bulls (6-7, 2-0 AAC) scored 133 points across the two matches, to go along with 85 kills. Volleyball head coach Jolene Shepardson said their preseason slate helped prepare them for these games. “We played a tough […]
USF drops first conference match to No. 17 Memphis
In a tough game under the blazing Florida sun, USF lost its first American Athletic Conference match 1-0 to Memphis on Sunday. Both teams had their chances to score but couldn’t quite make them count, keeping fans on edge until the very end. Starting strong and having more possession of the ball, No. 17 Memphis […]