USF Softball Avoids Sweep with 3-1 Win Over ECU

Kathy Garcia-Soto scores twice as Bulls take Sunday matchup against Pirates.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:43pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bold colors representing the movements and action of a college softball game, with players and the field deconstructed into abstract shapes and planes.A cubist interpretation of the University of South Florida softball team's hard-fought victory over East Carolina, capturing the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of the game.Greenville Today

The University of South Florida softball team closed out the weekend with a 3-1 victory over East Carolina. Kathy Garcia-Soto scored twice to help the Bulls (33-5, 15-6 American) secure the Sunday win over the Pirates (27-22, 11-10 American).

Why it matters

The win allows USF to avoid being swept in the weekend series against ECU, maintaining their strong record in American Athletic Conference play this season.

The details

USF took the Sunday matchup after dropping the first two games against East Carolina over the weekend. Garcia-Soto was a key contributor, scoring twice to lead the Bulls to the 3-1 victory.

  • The game took place on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Kathy Garcia-Soto

A key player for the University of South Florida softball team who scored twice in the Sunday win over East Carolina.

University of South Florida

The college softball team that secured a 3-1 victory over East Carolina on Sunday to avoid being swept in the weekend series.

East Carolina

The opposing college softball team that lost 3-1 to the University of South Florida on Sunday.

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The takeaway

USF's ability to bounce back and win the Sunday matchup against ECU demonstrates the team's resilience and competitiveness within the American Athletic Conference this season.