The Rice University Owls secured a 10-3 victory over the University of South Florida Bulls in the series finale, completing a weekend sweep at the USF Baseball Stadium. Despite the Bulls only dropping one spot to tie at fourth in the AAC standings, this was their first sweep of the season. Rice dominated the game with a strong performance, including a significant lead built in the third inning and adding more runs in the late innings.

By the Numbers
  • Rice Owls record: 15-25, 6-9 AAC
  • USF Bulls record: 21-19, 7-8 AAC
  • Joey Volini's performance: 9 strikeouts and 4.0 innings pitched
  • Marcus Brodil's on-base streak: Reached base safely in 19 consecutive games
  • Rafael Betancourt's hitting streak: Extended to 8 games
Yes, But

The Bulls struggled with runners in scoring position throughout the weekend series, hindering their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and make a successful comeback against Rice.

What's Next

After a short break, the Bulls will face Florida Atlantic in a pivotal conference series starting on Friday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. in Tampa.

Bottom Line

The University of South Florida Bulls faced a tough defeat in the series finale against Rice University Owls, highlighting their need to improve in capitalizing on scoring opportunities. The upcoming conference series against Florida Atlantic presents an opportunity for the Bulls to bounce back and showcase their resilience on the field.