PHOTOS: Analysis: South Carolina softball goes 5-0 in Carolina Classic to remain undefeated

The South Carolina Gamecocks are now 10-0 after sweeping the Cocky Invitational and the Carolina Classic. Five of the 10 wins have been by run rule with big help from all the new transfers. Pitching was dominant this weekend, with sophomore pitcherNealy Lamb having a shutout game, hitting a 70mph pitching. South Carolina next plays the North Carolina Tarheels at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 19 at 6 p.m.

Senior outfielder Emily Vinson hits a ball straight up the middle as the Gamecocks begin their rally on Feb. 15, 2025 against Miami Ohio. Vinson had a season high three stolen bases during the game.

Senior infielder Brooke Blankenship gets ready for her at bat against Georgia State on Feb 13. 2025 at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks went on to win the game 13-0.

Members of the University of South Carolina softball team run into the outfield to warm up for their game against Miami Ohio on Feb. 15, 2025. With the win against Miami, the Gamecocks moved to 9-0 on the season.

Senior infielder Brooke Blankenship looks out at the field before the game against Miami Ohio on Feb. 15, 2025 at Beckham Field. Blankenship had a season high in assists and putouts, with three assists and two putouts.

Junior catcher Lexi Winters throws the ball down to second base on Feb. 15, 2025 as the University of South Carolina faces off against Miami Ohio. Winters has 58 putouts so far this season.

Junior pitcher Jori Heard gets ready to throw the ball to an opposing teammate. Out of her 83 batters faced in her softball career at USC, Heard had faced 25 of them at the February 14, 2025, game against the Miami Redhawks.

Senior infielder Ella Chancey makes a throw to first to get out a Miami Ohio batter on Feb. 15, 2025. Chancey has three putouts on the season.

Sophmore pitcher Kadie Becker in her pitching motion as South Carolina take on Georgia State on Feb. 13, 2025 at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks went on to win the game 13-0.

Sixth-year pitcher Sam Gress throws a pitch to a Miami Ohio batter on Feb. 15, 2025. Gress had three strikeouts in five innings pitched.

Sixth-year outfielder Abigail Knight keeps her eye on the ball as she prepares to swing the bat. During the 7:30 p.m. game against Miami University, Knight was at bat twice.