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PHOTOS: Gamecock softball beats USC Beaufort in 2nd exhibition game

The University of South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the University of South Carolina Beaufort Sand Sharks 12-0 in an exhibition match on Sept. 28, 2024. The teams played 10 innings, and the Gamecocks prevented the Sand Sharks from scoring in its second exhibition game. South Carolina will now prepare to face the University of South Carolina Aiken on Oct. 12 in its third exhibition game.

Sixth-year pitcher Sam Gress throws a the softball in South Carolina's game against USC Beaufort on Sept. 28, 2024, at Beckham Field. Gress was on the 2024 American Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team. 
Sixth-year pitcher Sam Gress throws a the softball in South Carolina's game against USC Beaufort on Sept. 28, 2024, at Beckham Field. Gress was on the 2024 American Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team. 
The Gamecock softball coaching staff stands on the field during the national anthem on Sept. 28, 2024, prior to the team's exhibition game against the Sand Sharks. South Carolina is coming into the season with new head coach Ashley Chastain.
The Gamecock softball coaching staff stands on the field during the national anthem on Sept. 28, 2024, prior to the team's exhibition game against the Sand Sharks. South Carolina is coming into the season with new head coach Ashley Chastain.
Sophomore second baseman Karley Shelton hits the ball to deep left field in the exhibition game against The University of South Carolina Beaufort on Sept. 28, 2024, at Beckham Field. Shelton played 50 games last season, starting in 34 of them. 
Sophomore second baseman Karley Shelton hits the ball to deep left field in the exhibition game against The University of South Carolina Beaufort on Sept. 28, 2024, at Beckham Field. Shelton played 50 games last season, starting in 34 of them. 
Senior infielder Emma Sellers moves for the ball on Sept. 28, 2024 in the team's game against USC Beaufort. Sellers helped the Gamecocks tie a program record with four double plays at Ole Miss during the team's 2024 season on March 29.
Senior infielder Emma Sellers moves for the ball on Sept. 28, 2024 in the team's game against USC Beaufort. Sellers helped the Gamecocks tie a program record with four double plays at Ole Miss during the team's 2024 season on March 29.
Redshirt sophomore first baseman Kiki Estrada holds up the spurs up hand sign, while standing alongside senior third baseman Emma Sellers during the national anthem on Sept. 28, 2024, prior to the team's exhibition game against USC Beaufort. The Gamecocks defeated the Sand Sharks 12-0.  
Redshirt sophomore first baseman Kiki Estrada holds up the spurs up hand sign, while standing alongside senior third baseman Emma Sellers during the national anthem on Sept. 28, 2024, prior to the team's exhibition game against USC Beaufort. The Gamecocks defeated the Sand Sharks 12-0.  
Freshman infielder Shae Anderson runs toward first base during South Carolina's game against USC Beaufort on Sept. 28. Anderson has a batting average of .393 in high school.
Freshman infielder Shae Anderson runs toward first base during South Carolina's game against USC Beaufort on Sept. 28. Anderson has a batting average of .393 in high school.
Junior pitcher Jori Heard winds up in the exhibition game against USC Beaufort on Sept. 28, 2024, at Beckham Field. Heard finished the 2024 season 7-2.  
Junior pitcher Jori Heard winds up in the exhibition game against USC Beaufort on Sept. 28, 2024, at Beckham Field. Heard finished the 2024 season 7-2.  
Senior infielder Emma Sellers hits a shot deep into the outfield during South Carolina's game against USC Beaufort on Sept. 28, 2024. Sellers played in 38 games last season. 
Senior infielder Emma Sellers hits a shot deep into the outfield during South Carolina's game against USC Beaufort on Sept. 28, 2024. Sellers played in 38 games last season.