The Wildcats opened the four-game series with South Florida at a high point, Thursday night, defeating the Bulls 4-3 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Coming off three straight losses, the Wildcats played a complete came in all phases to top the Big East foe.

Offensively, the Wildcats only collected six hits on the night, but converted for four runs, starting with Peter O'Brien's first inning double batting in DJ Leonard.

The Wildcats again tacked a pair on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth when second baseman Paul Biocic tripled to deep left center for two RBI.

Peter O'Brien wrapped up B-CU's scoring effort in the fifth with a sacrifice fly that again sent Leonard across the plate.

B-CU's pitching staff put in the work tonight, allowing just two earned runs, set off by Gabriel Hernandez (2-0), pitching five innings with three strikeouts and just one earned run. Jordan Dailey and Chris Anselsmo combined for 2.3 innings of solid pitching before Joseph Muñoz came in to collect the save and finish off the final batter and secure the 4-3 victory.

The Bulls made it a little tighter in the ninth, putting out a home run to bring it to a one-run game, but the Wildcat defense and bullpen shut down the rally quickly.

O'Brien and Biocic each went 1-3 with 2 RBI to lead the Wildcats. Leonard went 2-4 and picked up two runs in the victory.

The Wildcats (9-10) continue the four-game stretch with USF (7-10) tomorrow at Jackie Robinson Ballpark at 6:00 p.m. The series will carry over into the weekend with two games in Tampa on Saturday and Sunday.