Gamecocks Secure First SEC Series Win

0:00On April 20th, South Carolina Gamecocks Softball ranked 25th with a 26-21 record, finally snagged their first SEC series, win this season. They took down Missouri 2 games to 1, improving to 5-13 in conference play, while the Tigers sit at 24 and 24. Overall, Friday kicked off strong as the Gamecocks rally past Missouri 5-2. Thanks to timely hits and senior pitcher, Jory Hurd's solid arm. Saturday turned rough with a 5-0 shutout loss, but they bounced back Sunday behind three home runs for a clean 4-0 victory. This series win hits different for a team that struggled in SEC matchups all year. It boosts their confidence heading into the stretch, gives fans something to cheer about, and shows their fighting their groove at Beckham Field. Key performers stepped up big, like Tori Inzli with their team, leading 9th Homer, Jamie McKay crushing 2 over the weekend, and freshman Kai Biers. Sparking rallies with doubles.

1:01Hurd sealed the finale with 6 strikeouts in a complete game shutout. Now the Gamecocks hit the road Wednesday to face North Carolina tar heels at 5 p.m. on ACC Network X, carrying this momentum into midweek action.