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PHOTOS: Gamecock softball goes head-to-head against 5 teams in Garnet and Black Invitational

South Carolina softball saw three wins, but still fell short in two over the weekend, defeating Boston University 3-0, University of Minnesota 4-0 and Michigan State University 8-0 and losing to NC State 4-0 and Northwestern 3-4 during the Garnet & Black Invitational. The No. 23 Gamecocks improved its record and are now 21-7 for the 2024 season.

Senior third-baseman Denver Bryant prepares for her at-bat in the game against Minnesota on March. 16, 2024. Bryant has a .273 batting average for the 2024 season.
Senior third-baseman Denver Bryant prepares for her at-bat in the game against Minnesota on March. 16, 2024. Bryant has a .273 batting average for the 2024 season.
 Junior infielder Brooke Blankenship attempts a bunt down the third baseline in South Carolina's game against Boston University on March 14, 2024. The Gamecocks beat the Terriers 3-0.
 Junior infielder Brooke Blankenship attempts a bunt down the third baseline in South Carolina's game against Boston University on March 14, 2024. The Gamecocks beat the Terriers 3-0.
Senior catcher Jen Cummings throws to first base in South Carolina's game against Minnesota on March 16, 2024. Cummings has 131 putouts on the season. 
Senior catcher Jen Cummings throws to first base in South Carolina's game against Minnesota on March 16, 2024. Cummings has 131 putouts on the season. 
Freshman pitcher Sage Mardjetko rallies her teammates together during an infielder meeting on March 14, 2024. The Gamecocks went into extra innings and seized the win in the bottom of the eighth. 
Freshman pitcher Sage Mardjetko rallies her teammates together during an infielder meeting on March 14, 2024. The Gamecocks went into extra innings and seized the win in the bottom of the eighth. 
Bryant high-fives her teammates after making an out at third base in South Carolina's game against Boston University on March 14, 2024. The Gamecocks won against the Terriers after a walk-off home run.
Bryant high-fives her teammates after making an out at third base in South Carolina's game against Boston University on March 14, 2024. The Gamecocks won against the Terriers after a walk-off home run.
Senior infielder Riley Blampied runs toward first base in South Carolina's game against Michigan State on March 15, 2024. The Gamecocks won 8-0.
Senior infielder Riley Blampied runs toward first base in South Carolina's game against Michigan State on March 15, 2024. The Gamecocks won 8-0.
Redshirt junior outfielder Carlie Henderson swings in the game against Minnesota on March. 16, 2024. Henderson has a batting average of .385 for the 2024 season.
Redshirt junior outfielder Carlie Henderson swings in the game against Minnesota on March. 16, 2024. Henderson has a batting average of .385 for the 2024 season.
Redshirt sophomore infielder Natalie Heath lines up alongside her teammates for the playing of the national anthem on March 14, 2024. The Gamecocks kicked off the Garnet and Black Invitational with a 3-0 win over Boston University.
Redshirt sophomore infielder Natalie Heath lines up alongside her teammates for the playing of the national anthem on March 14, 2024. The Gamecocks kicked off the Garnet and Black Invitational with a 3-0 win over Boston University.
The Gamecocks celebrate the team's 8-0 win against the Spartans on March 15, 2024. The Gamecocks have an overall record of 21-7 so far for the 2024 season.
The Gamecocks celebrate the team's 8-0 win against the Spartans on March 15, 2024. The Gamecocks have an overall record of 21-7 so far for the 2024 season.
Bryant throws across the diamond for a putout in the game against Minnesota on March. 16, 2024. Bryant has a .941 fielding percentage so far in the 2024 season.
Bryant throws across the diamond for a putout in the game against Minnesota on March. 16, 2024. Bryant has a .941 fielding percentage so far in the 2024 season.