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Ortiz-Martinez Blasts a Grand Slam to Power USF Softball Past Auburn in Extra-Inning Thriller in the NCAA Regional Opener

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 16, 2025Josie Foreman blasted two home runs for the University of South Florida softball team on Friday in the first game of the NCAA Regional against Auburn. Camille Ortiz-Martinez hit a grand slam in the ninth inning to power the Bulls (44-14-1) to a 12-7 extra-inning victory against the Tigers (32-23) in nine innings.

The Bulls recorded their 18th comeback victory of the season. South Florida won its 29th regional game and 10th game in a Tallahassee regional. The four home runs are the most ever by USF in a regional, and they tied a single-game program record that was achieved for the ninth time.