Following an 8-5 comeback victory over NC State on Tuesday, March 10, the Charlotte 49ers softball team travels to Tampa, Florida, this weekend for a three-game American Conference series against the South Florida Bulls.
Series Schedule
The series is scheduled for March 13-14 at USF Softball Stadium. Game One is set for 12:00 p.m. On March 13, followed by Game Two at 2:30 p.m. The final game of the series will be played on March 14 at 12:00 p.m. All games will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Recent Performance
Charlotte’s recent win over NC State was marked by a dramatic seventh-inning rally, scoring eight runs with two outs to secure the victory. The Bulls, meanwhile, recently completed a sweep of Memphis in an American Conference series, outscoring the Tigers 26-9, including a 12-3 run-rule win.
Historically, South Florida has dominated the series, leading 35-3. Last season, the Bulls were the only American Conference team to sweep Charlotte.
Team Leaders
Jenna Lord currently leads the Charlotte 49ers in multiple offensive categories, including hits (34), batting average (.430), runs scored (25), and slugging percentage (.709). Teagan Ritchie leads the team with 22 RBIs and seven home runs. In the pitching circle, Taylor Jones has pitched 59.2 innings and has five wins, while Aubrey Yarnall has a team-leading ERA of 4.87.
For South Florida, Toryn Fulton and Karhys Pierce both have a batting average of .359. Alex Wilkes leads the Bulls with seven home runs and 33 RBIs. Anne Long leads the team in innings pitched (49.1) and ERA (1.56), while Belle Sardja has pitched 41.2 innings.
Statistical Comparison
Charlotte currently has a batting average of .318, compared to .299 for NC State. The 49ers similarly have a higher slugging percentage (.498) than USF (.439), and have recorded 138 RBIs to USF’s 129. Charlotte has hit 23 home runs, while USF has 14. However, USF has a lower ERA (2.83) compared to Charlotte (5.82) and has recorded more strikeouts (129) than Charlotte (96).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the date of the first game of the series?
The first game of the series is on March 13.
Where will the series be played?
The series will be played at USF Softball Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Who leads Charlotte in RBIs?
Teagan Ritchie leads Charlotte with 22 RBIs.
Following this series, Charlotte will continue its seven-game road stand with a series against UAB from March 20-22 in Birmingham.
