Softball Score Early in Shutout Win Over Tigers

TAMPA, 28 April 2023 The University of South Florida (28-22, 7-6 ACC) opened its final conference home series with a 5-0 victory over the Memphis Tigers (8-37, 2-11 AAC) on Friday afternoon.

South Florida wasted no time on offense, scoring five runs in the first two innings. Meghan Sheehan (Forrest Hills, Md.) and Marissa Trivelpiece (Sugarloaf, Pa.) both had RBI singles in the first inning.

In the next inning Jordyn Kadlub (Wesley Chapel) got on base with a single to left. One batter later, Sheehan reached on a fielder’s choice. Vivian Ponn (Fort Myers) cleared the bases with a three-run home run over the center field wall.

The Bulls turned two double plays in the game, one by a pitcher Gabriella Nori. With the runner on first, Nori caught a low pop bunt and threw the runner out at first. Nori pitched five innings and struck out four batters. Ponn pitched the final two innings, allowing no walks.

NOTEWORTHY

• The Bulls now have eight shutouts this season, three of which are coming in conference games.
• Kadlub and Ponn led with two hits.
• Ponn is now tied with Trivelpiece with six home runs this season.
• This is 10^th times this season the Bulls have allowed zero walks.

Next

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Bulls and Tigers will play the second game of the series tomorrow at 2 p.m. The softball team will continue to honor the senior class of 2023 before the game.

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