South Florida Bulls Defeat Miami Hurricanes in Road Baseball Game

First-ever win for USF in Coral Gables as Bulls take down ACC rival 4-2

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:19am

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The University of South Florida baseball team defeated the University of Miami Hurricanes 4-2 in a road game played in Coral Gables, Florida. This marks the first time the Bulls have ever won a game against the Hurricanes in Coral Gables. The Bulls improved their overall record to 26-10 and their conference record in the American Athletic Conference to 7-6, while the Hurricanes dropped to 27-10 overall and 8-7 in the ACC.

Why it matters

This win is a significant milestone for the South Florida baseball program, as they have historically struggled against their in-state rival Miami. Defeating the Hurricanes on their home field demonstrates the continued growth and competitiveness of the Bulls' baseball team within the state of Florida and against top ACC competition.

The details

The Bulls were able to hold off a late rally by the Hurricanes to secure the 4-2 victory. South Florida's pitching staff limited the high-powered Miami offense, while the Bulls' hitters were able to produce just enough offense to edge out the Hurricanes.

  • The game was played on April 15, 2026 in Coral Gables, Florida.

The players

University of South Florida Bulls

The baseball team from the University of South Florida, a member of the American Athletic Conference.

University of Miami Hurricanes

The baseball team from the University of Miami, a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

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What’s next

The Bulls will look to build on this win as they continue their conference schedule, while the Hurricanes will aim to bounce back in their next ACC matchup.

The takeaway

This victory over their in-state rival demonstrates the continued growth and competitiveness of the South Florida baseball program, as they were able to secure their first-ever win against Miami in Coral Gables.