USF MBB Takes on Pitt

Robertson and the Bulls face a huge test on the road. (Picture: AP)

The USF Bulls, now 16-10 (9-4) in the Big East, hit the road as they take on the Pitt Panthers in round two.  Pitt, 15-12 (4-10) lost their last game to WVU, but still has a record of 10-6 at home, posing a real measuring point for the Bulls.

USF won the first game in Tampa 63 to 51, holding Ashton Gibbs to one point (unreal effort by Hugh Robertson to slow him down during the game).  The Bulls were able to dictate the pace of the game, controlling the clock, and taking high percentage shots in the paint.  They will need to do the same in this second game (game starts at 7PM).

USF Baseball Takes on Minnesota

The Bulls are playing their third game in as many days in the final round of the Big Ten/Big East Challenge (faced Ohio State and Michigan State to open the season).  USF is 2-0 on the season thanks to a walk-off home run by Andrew Longley to top the Spartans.  The Bulls are hoping to carry the momentum over as they take on the Gophers.

The Golden Gophers are coming off of a 25-24 (13-11) campaign in 2011.  They are 1-1 on the season, losing 1 to 6 to St. John's the other day.  They return a solid group of players, but do not have a lot of power in their batting order.  None the less, the Bulls have to come out and battle for this win (game starts at 1PM pending the weather, just all weekend with rain coming in off the gulf). 

USF Softball Takes on Georgia Southern

The USF Bulls, are back in action as they wrap up their final day of the USF Invitational Tournament.  The Bulls are 5-1 on the season after taking down Wisconsin and Arkansas.  They will be taking on Georgia Southern (5-4) in the finale (game slated to start at 1PM, weather permitting).

USF Softball Sweeps Wisconsin and Arkansas

After being rained out the other day (missing the game against Drake) the Bulls returned to action in a key double header against Wisconsin and Arkansas.  

The ladies dominated their first game against Wisconsin, beating them 5 to 0.  Janine Richardson had 2 for 3.  Kourtney Salvarola was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Jessica Mouse was 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Kenshyra Jackson was 1 for 1 with an RBI.  Stephanie Medina was 1 for 3 with an RBI as well.  The ladies had a strong pitching performance as well.  Sam Greiner started the game, working 2.1 innings, allowing 2 hits, walking 3 and struck out 2.  Lindsey Richardson went 4.2 innings, allowing 1 hit and struck out 6 as she improves to 2-0 on the season.  This was a great start to the day for the ladies as they came out strong and got the big win to open the day.

USF WBB Beats Pitt

Caitlin Rowe and company had a huge game as they improve to 15-13 on the season. 

The USF ladies, down early in the contest, were able to rally back thanks to the spark from senior guard Jasmine Wynne off the bench.  The Bulls were able to come out strong in the second half and won 62 to 50 over Pitt and are now 15-13 (7-7) on the season as they continue to try to reach the postseason. 

Tahira Johnson had 12 points (season high) with 6 rebounds and 2 assists.  Sasha Bernard had 2 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists.  Cailtin Rowe had 8 points and 3 rebounds.  Andrell Smith had 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 steals on the evening.  Inga Orekhova had 11 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.  Jasmine Wynne, cleared to play, provided a huge spark off the bench for the Bulls.  She had 14 points and 8 rebounds, leading the second half charge as the Bulls pulled away in the second half. 

USF faces two more games in the regular season, both of which are huge for their postseason hopes.  They will take on Notre Dame on Saturday afternoon at 2PM. 

USF Baseball Wins on Walk-Off Home Run!

Andrew Longley was the hero in this game (Picture: www.gousfbulls.com)

The Bulls battled one of the best teams in the nation, clawing for hits, but managed to get the big ones late as they beat Michigan State 2 to 1 in the bottom of the 9th inning to improve to 2-0 to start the season. 

USF WBB Takes on Pitt

The USF ladies, coming off of a strong win against Marquette on the road, return home to take on Pitt at 7PM.  The Bulls are 14-13 (6-7) on the season and will need to close out the season with some key wins if they want a shot to get an NIT bid.  Pitt is 8-17 (0-12) on the year with an 0-8 record on the road so this is a game the Bulls need to have.  They allow 69 points per game and only average 59 points per game, so the Bulls have a chance to put up points and fight for a huge win (game starts at 7PM at the Rec Center). 

USF Softball Takes on Wisconsin and Arkansas in double header

After their first game of the tournament was rained out (did not face Drake), the USF Bulls (3-1) take on Wisconsin in the 3rd game of the USF Invitational Tournament (followed by Arkansas).

Wisconsin is playing in just its second game of the season (no thanks to that rain delay the previous day).  The lady Badgers are looking to start the season strong after a 30-23 season last year (finished 6th in the Big 10 standings) (game scheduled to start at 4:15PM).

USF Baseball Takes on Michigan State

Round two, batter up.

Game two of the season is here as the Bulls as they continue the Big Ten/Big East Challenge.  The Bulls, after beating OSU the day before in St. Pete (won 5 to 3), will take on Michigan State in Clearwater (game starts at 1PM, depending on the weather in the area). 

The Spartans finished the 2011 season with a record of 36-21 (15-9) tied for first in the Big Ten (faced St. John's in the first game of the season).  They are a power slugging team that will challenge the USF pitching staff and have enough arms in the bullpen to cool off the USF bats, here are the key players to watch in this game.  The Spartans won their first game 11 to 4 over St. John's, so their offense is ready to roll in this game.

USF Baseball Wins Season Opener Over Ohio State 5 to 3

Todd Brazeal went 4 for 4 as the Bulls beat Ohio State to open the season (Picture: www.gousfbulls.com)

The USF Bulls got off to a solid start to the 2012 season as they hung on to beat Ohio State 5 to 3 in the opening round of the Big East/Big Ten Challenge (1-0).  The Bulls had a 4 run advantage, but the Buckeyes were able to come back before the Bulls bullpen shut the door on them.