Tiger Offense Halted by Bulls Pitching

Saturday, May 7

Memphis, Tenn.

2 p.m.

University of Memphis

16-36, 0

South Florida

41-13, 0

South Florida

Memphis

Photo by: Matthew A. Smith

May 07, 2022 | Softball

Box Score

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In search of redemption from yesterday's game against South Florida, the Tigers came in ready to pounce. But, the pitching of Bulls ace Georgina Corrick would be too much for Memphis as Corrick recorded 12 strikeouts and the Tigers fell 9-1 in the second game of the series.

Following today's games, Memphis moves to 16-36 overall and 2-15 in American Athletic Conference play.

MEMPHIS: 1, SOUTH FLORIDA: 9 (5 INNINGS)
How it happened:

South Florida opened the game with a bases-clearing double from Pierro to put Memphis down 3-0 in the top of the first.
The Bulls would go on to score another four combined runs in the top of the second, third and fourth innings to extend their lead out to 7-0.
Memphis would get on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning after Linsey Hargis sent a ball into left field that allowed Taylor Smrt to score all the way from first base to but the Tiger's deficit to 7-1.
After the Bulls added two more runs in the top of the fifth inning, the Tigers would get runners at first and second in the bottom part of the inning in Hannah Bassham and Alyssa Dean. But, USF's defense would hold steady and secure the 9-1 win.

Notables:

Along with Hargis, Alyssa Dean picked up a hit today in the top of the first inning.
Linsey Hargis has been credited for the Tiger's two runs batted in this series.
Mikayal Hoschak got the start for game two going 2.1 innings with four strikeouts. Zoey LeCompte and Hallie Siems both made appearances today.

UP NEXT

Memphis and South Florida finish out the series tomorrow afternoon beginning at 12 p.m. at the Tiger Softball Complex. Coverage of the game can be found on ESPN+ while live stats are available at GoTigersGo.com.
The Tigers will celebrate Senior Day on Sunday afternoon and honor Ryleigh Aungst, Hannah Bassham, Kailey Hilderbrand, Anna Grace Magee and Gracie Morton prior to first pitch.

How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Softball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.