PHOTOS: Analysis: South Carolina baseball swept by Tennessee Volunteers for seventh straight loss

The South Carolina baseball team was defeated by No. 1 Tennessee over the weekend at Founders Park. The Gamecocks lost on Friday night after a series of errors let Tennessee pull ahead 11-7. Saturday showed the Gamecocks a similar fate after playing what seemed like a good game with the offense finding their footing in the fourth inning, but the Volunteers still won with 7-5. South Carolina finished the weekend with yet another loss, this time losing 7-2 after Tennessee's offense couldn't be contained by South Carolina's pitching staff. This makes the second straight series the Gamecocks have been swept in.

Freshman infielder KJ Scobey slides into third base in an attempt to beat the Tennessee defense on March 29, 2025. Scobey has played in 28 games so far this season for the Gamecocks.

Junior outfielder Nathan Hall swings at a pitch on March 29, 2025, as South Carolina faces off against No. 1 Tennessee. Hall currently sits at a .378 batting average.

The University of South Carolina baseball team gathers during the playing of the alma mater after its loss to No. 1 Tennessee on March 30, 2025, at Founders Park. The Gamecocks lost their third game of the series 7-2, completing a sweep for the Volunteers.

Junior left-handed pitcher Jarvis Evans Jr. throws a pitch to a Tennessee batter on March 29, 2025. Evans pitched six innings and recorded five strikeouts.

Senior outfielder Kennedy Jones bats during a game against Tennessee at Founders Park on March 28, 2025. In his junior year, Jones drove in three runs and homered in a win over Belmont on Feb. 25, 2024.

Freshman catcher Gavin Braland (left) high-fives freshman infielder Beau Hollins after the top of the ninth inning against No. 1 Tennessee on March 30, 2025, at Founders Park. The Gamecocks lost their series against the Volunteers 3-0.

Freshman catcher Gavin Braland attempts to catch a pop fly ball in foul territory during South Carolina's game against No. 1 Tennessee on March 30, 2025, at Founders Park. The Gamecocks are 17-12 (1-8 SEC) on the season.

Head coach Paul Mainieri and several of the South Carolina Gamecocks huddle up to discuss their plan going forward in their game against Tennessee at Founders Park on March 28, 2025. Mainieri took over the coaching position on June 11, 2024.

Junior outfielder Ethan Petry looks toward home while leading off third base on March 30, 2025, at Founders Park. The Gamecocks lost 7-2 to the No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers.

Junior outfielder Jase Woita celebrates his home run to tie the game against Tennessee on March, 29, 2025. Woita has four homers on the season.