USF WBB to Face FAU in First Round of the WNIT

Game on.

The USF Bulls return to the postseason as they host FAU in the first round of the WNIT. The Bulls finished the year with a mark of 17-15 (8-8), losing in the second round of the Big East tournament to DePaul. The Bulls, who won the WNIT in 2009, have a deep roster, but will be without guard Sasha Bernard who tore her ACL in the Big East tournament (wish her the best with her recovery).

USF Softball and Baseball Notch Big Wins

As the basketball team was winning in Dayton, the softball and baseball teams were in action last night as well. Softball continued its roll as they notched another win, this time over Canisius, 1 to 0. The 24th ranked Bulls had 9 hits in the game as they improve to 20-4 on the year.

History Made as Bulls Beat Cal

Victor Rudd had a strong game as the Bulls won their first NCAA tournament game in program history.

History was made last night as the Bulls, in the opening round of the NCAA tournament, beat Cal 65 to 54, the first win in the tournament in program history. The Bulls jumped out to a huge lead, holding Cal to just 13 points in the first half, showcasing their aggressive defense. The Bulls led by as many as 30 points in the game as they were able to rest several of the starters and get the big win as the clock went to zero (team is now 21-13).

Bulls Beat Cal

It happened, yes, it happened. The Bulls rolled in the first game of the NCAA tournament in the first four in segment as they beat Cal 65 to 54. The Bulls will play Temple on Friday. We will have a full recap tomorrow morning, but this is huge for the team, the program, and the university, what a great night.

Game Day is Here!

It's been 20 long years, but it's game time in the big dance.

This is it. 20 years in the making. The Bulls are only a few hours away from taking the court in their first NCAA game in two decades, looking for their first win in tournament history. This team has gone through a lot, from injuries at the beginning, to huge upsets on the road, and finally being selected to the big dance.

USF MBB to Face Cal in the First Round Play-in Game of the NCAA Tournament

Time to dance. The USF Bulls, 20-13 on the season are playing in the first play-in game of the NCAA Tournament. For the first time in 20 years, the Bulls are in the tournament, but are facing a tough draw in the first play-in game in Dayton, Ohio (game to start at 9PM) as they face the Golden Bears of Cal.

Cal is 24-9 on the year (finished 13-5 in the Pac-12) are just 5-6 away from California and are 2-2 on neutral sites. Cal averages 71.1 points per game and allows just 61.8 points per game as well. They typically run with a 4-guard set and like to run up and down the court with an up-tempo. The Bulls will have to slow the pace of the game, win the battle in the paint, and make the shots when they get them. Let's see what the Golden Bears bring to the court.

USF Baseball to Host Illinois State

The Bulls host Illinois State in a mid-week game that puts two teams that are playing well and both looking for key wins early in the year. USF is 11-6 while Illinois State is 10-4 on the year, coming off of a loss to Miami just the night before (game starts at 7PM).

Illinois State is led by junior infielder Kyle Stanton (6-2 220-pounds) who is hitting .371 with 1 home run and has driven in 21 runs already. Junior infielder Brett Kay (5-11 165-pounds) is batting .389 with 1 home run, 5 RBIs, and has 8 steals on the year in 9 attempts, so the Bulls will have to watch for him to create on the bases. Senior catcher Matt Mirabal (5-11 190-pounds) is batting .396 with 2 home runs and has driven in 11 runs. Senior outfielder Ty Wiesemeyer (5-11 190-pounds) leads the team batting .407 with 1 home run and has 9 RBIs on the year to round out a deep and talented hitting order. The pitching staff is anchored by freshman LHP Dylan Craig (6-1 205-pounds) who is 2-0 on the year while working 18.1 innings, allowing 18 hits, 5 walks, and has struck out 15 batters. Senior LHP Kenny Long has 3 saves on the year while striking out 11 batters in his limited appearances.

The Bulls are coming off of a solid win against Yale on Monday and are looking to continue their trend of strong pitching and that timely hitting that has gotten them by so far. Illinois State is a strong team, especially with their great hitters, so the Bulls will need to be at their best in this one to win the game in order to continue their strong home play and notch another win as they prepare for the Big East play down the road.

USF Softball Takes on Canisius

The Bulls, sitting at 19-4 on the year, are on a roll to begin the year and will look to defend home turf as Canisius (4-11 on the year) comes into town for a mid-week matchup.

The Golden Griffins will be looking for the big upset win. The Bulls on the other hand want to defend home field and get prepared for the USF Invite Tournament starting on Friday night (game starts at 5PM).

2012 Spring Preview: Linebackers

The Spring preview continues as the Bulls return to field and begin preparation for the highly anticipated 2012 season.  In this section, we will take a look at one of the most experienced and skilled positions on defense, the linebackers.  All three starters from last year are returning and will have to anchor the middle of the field for Coach Holtz and company.

Unique New Shoes Available for USF MBB on Wednesday Night

As the Bulls prepare for their game tomorrow against Cal in the first round of the NCAA tournament, some of the Bulls could be wearing some new shoes from Under Armour. Greg Auman took this picture at their practice today in Dayton, showing off the new shoes available to the players for the game. Not everyone will wear them of course, but a few might and you won't miss them running down the court.