UCF Softball Dominates Houston, Griffin Shines with Homers & Willis’ Shutout
UCF Softball team sweeps Houston, outscoring them 27-2 in a three-game series with Ashleigh Griffin leading with 3 homers and 7 RBIs.
By the Numbers- Shannon Doherty becomes the 12th Knight Softball player to reach 200 career hits.
- Sarah Willis records a one-hit shutout against Houston and becomes the ninth Knight pitcher to achieve 200 career strikeouts.
- UCF achieves the 23rd no-hitter in program history in a win against Jacksonville.
- UCF holds a 25-15 overall record with a 10-8 Big 12 Conference record.
- The Big 12 Conference ranks as the No. 2 Conference nationally, with UCF positioned well with a 31 RPI.
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State of Play- UCF Softball has won nine consecutive games.
- They have secured victories in four Big 12 series in their inaugural season in the league.
UCF will face Florida Atlantic and Baylor, two Top 43 RPI teams, in upcoming games as they aim to strengthen their NCAA Tournament resume.
Bottom LineUCF Softball's dominant performance against Houston and impressive record in the Big 12 sets a strong foundation for a potential NCAA Tournament appearance, with upcoming challenging matchups offering opportunities to further enhance their standing.
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