Monday, March 10, 2008

Bulls sweep Under Armour Invitational

The USF softball team(15-8) went undefeated in the Under Armour Invitational in Clearwater defeating Maine, St. Joseph's, NC State, Jacksonville, and Penn State. Junior second baseman Britta Giddens led the Bulls in batting for the tournament with five runs, seven hits, four RBI, and a home run. Senior pitcher Courtney Mosch led the pitching staff with four wins and freshman Capri Catalano was credited with a win and a save in the tournament.

The Bulls were no match against the defending Olympic Gold Metalist US National Team dropping the exhibition game 18-0.The atmosphere was electric as the at the beginning of the game as the team and spectators cheered when the Bulls were able to hit pitches against Jennie Finch and Cat Osterman.

The Bulls' only offense of the game came from lead off hitter Giddens starting the game off with a single and Senior outfielder Kit Dunbar followed with a single of her own. Sophomore catcher Hillary Wolf added another hit in the fifth inning.

The team will play in the spring break tournament Tuesday and Wednesday at the USF softball field where they will take on Indiana, George Mason, Boston University, and Ball State.

-Carrie Johnson

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