The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecock softball drops 2 games to No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers

Gamecock Softball played two games against the University of Tennessee Volunteers over the weekend of March 23, 2024. The Gamecocks, ranked No. 28, lost 1-2 to the Volunteers on March 23 and 0-7 on March 24, making the team's current record 22-9. Notably, senior infielder Denver Bryant doubled with a runner on and two outs in the fourth, but it wasn't enough to push the Gamecocks forward to a win. The game series wrapped up on March 25 at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field.

Junior infielder Brooke Blankenship (left) and freshman infielder Karley Shelton (right) stand on the field with members of a junior softball team before a game on March 23, 2024. South Carolina is 22-9 on the season.
Junior infielder Brooke Blankenship (left) and freshman infielder Karley Shelton (right) stand on the field with members of a junior softball team before a game on March 23, 2024. South Carolina is 22-9 on the season.
Fifth-year pitcher Alana Vawter throws a pitch in the first inning of the second game of the series against the University of Tennessee on March 24, 2024. During the three innings pitched, Vawter allowed five hits, four errors and struck out two batters.
Fifth-year pitcher Alana Vawter throws a pitch in the first inning of the second game of the series against the University of Tennessee on March 24, 2024. During the three innings pitched, Vawter allowed five hits, four errors and struck out two batters.
University of Tennessee fans Don Erdman (left) and Cathy “Tutu” Adrian watch the game against the University of South Carolina at Beckham Field on March 24, 2024. The pair from Orlando, Florida, often travel to watch the Volunteers play. Erdman is a former head coach of the University of New Orleans softball team and is close with the Volunteers coaching staff.
University of Tennessee fans Don Erdman (left) and Cathy “Tutu” Adrian watch the game against the University of South Carolina at Beckham Field on March 24, 2024. The pair from Orlando, Florida, often travel to watch the Volunteers play. Erdman is a former head coach of the University of New Orleans softball team and is close with the Volunteers coaching staff.
Freshman infielder Karley Shelton fields and throws a ball before South Carolina’s game against Tennessee on March 23, 2024. The Gamecocks lost to the Lady Vols 2-1 in extra innings.
Freshman infielder Karley Shelton fields and throws a ball before South Carolina’s game against Tennessee on March 23, 2024. The Gamecocks lost to the Lady Vols 2-1 in extra innings.
Senior infielder Denver Bryant looks at the third base coach for guidance during South Carolina’s matchup against Tennessee on March 23, 2024. Bryant put up one hit for the Gamecocks during her five at-bats.
Senior infielder Denver Bryant looks at the third base coach for guidance during South Carolina’s matchup against Tennessee on March 23, 2024. Bryant put up one hit for the Gamecocks during her five at-bats.
University of Tennessee senior catcher Rylie West (left) celebrates with her teammates after making a two-point home run at the top of the third inning against the University of South Carolina at Beckham Field on March 24, 2024. This marks the senior's eighth home run of the season — her last made against the University of Western Carolina three days prior.
University of Tennessee senior catcher Rylie West (left) celebrates with her teammates after making a two-point home run at the top of the third inning against the University of South Carolina at Beckham Field on March 24, 2024. This marks the senior's eighth home run of the season — her last made against the University of Western Carolina three days prior.
Senior infielder Denver Bryant looks toward the scoreboard during South Carolina’s matchup against Tennessee on March 23, 2024. Bryant holds a .954 fielding percentage for the Gamecocks this season.
Senior infielder Denver Bryant looks toward the scoreboard during South Carolina’s matchup against Tennessee on March 23, 2024. Bryant holds a .954 fielding percentage for the Gamecocks this season.
Senior infielder Zoe Laneaux (center) gets tagged out during a pickle between third and home base in the fourth inning of the match against the University of Tennessee at Beckham Field on March 24, 2024. The Volunteers beat the Gamecocks 7-0.
Senior infielder Zoe Laneaux (center) gets tagged out during a pickle between third and home base in the fourth inning of the match against the University of Tennessee at Beckham Field on March 24, 2024. The Volunteers beat the Gamecocks 7-0.
Young University of Tennessee fan Kellam Knox Edwards, 9 months, stares at the camera during the matchup against the University of South Carolina at Beckham Field on March 24, 2024. Kellam, his grandfather Chuck Edwards (right) and his mother Lauren Edwards are from North Carolina and travel to many of the Volunteers' games.
Young University of Tennessee fan Kellam Knox Edwards, 9 months, stares at the camera during the matchup against the University of South Carolina at Beckham Field on March 24, 2024. Kellam, his grandfather Chuck Edwards (right) and his mother Lauren Edwards are from North Carolina and travel to many of the Volunteers' games.
Senior infielder Denver Bryant runs to third base during South Carolina’s game against Tennessee on March 23, 2024. The Gamecocks lost to the Lady Vols 2-1 in extra innings.
Senior infielder Denver Bryant runs to third base during South Carolina’s game against Tennessee on March 23, 2024. The Gamecocks lost to the Lady Vols 2-1 in extra innings.