The University of South Florida Bulls fell to Rice University in the series opener, with Rice claiming a 13-4 victory in a game that started as a pitcher's duel before Rice took control late.

By the Numbers
  • South Florida (21-17, 7-6 AAC) faced off against Rice (13-25, 4-9) in the series opener.
  • Rice scored 10 runs in the final three innings after the game was tied at 3-3 heading into the seventh inning.
State of Play
  • The Bulls led 2-0 after three innings, but Rice's offense dominated, scoring in every frame from the fourth through the ninth.
  • Hunter Mink struck out 10 batters, allowing three runs over 6.0 IP, while Matt Rose went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
  • USF finished with 11 hits and has had 10 or more hits in four consecutive games.
What's Next

The Bulls aim to even the series with Rice on April 20 at 2 p.m. in Tampa.

Bottom Line

Rice dominated late in the game, leading to a decisive victory over South Florida in the series opener, setting the stage for a crucial rematch.