PHOTOS: Gamecocks Softball Starts off Home Slate with Six-Inning Win Against the College of Charleston

The South Carolina softball team started it's home slate off with a 8-0, six-inning win against the College of Charleston at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 15, 2023. The Gamecocks had an aggressive offense and an ironclad defense, only allowing the Cougars three hits in the entire game. The Gamecocks move on to play East Tennessee State on Feb. 16, 2023.

Sophomore infielder Brooke Blankenship (on left) and senior pitcher Donnie Gobourne (on right) celebrate with each other during player introductions at the South Carolina vs. College of Charleston game on February 15, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Cougars 8-0.

Fifth-year outfielder Haley Simpson peaks back at the camera during player introductions at the South Carolina vs. College of Charleston game on February 15, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Cougars 8-0.

Fifth-year student Jordan Fabian warms up with her teammates before the home opener against the College of Charleston on February 15, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Cougars 8-0.

Junior infielder Riley Blampied sprints to get on base before getting thrown out during the South Carolina vs. College of Charleston game at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on February 15, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Cougars 8-0.

Junior infielder Riley Blampied listens as her coach prepares her for her next at-bat during the South Carolina vs. College of Charleston game at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on February 15, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Cougars 8-0.

Senior pitcher Bailey Betenbaugh winds up to throw her first pitch of the home opener against the College of Charleston at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on February 15, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Cougars 8-0.

Sophomore catcher/infielder Giulia Desiderio greets her teammates after she scores the first run in the game between South Carolina and the College of Charleston at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on February 15, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Cougars 8-0.

Sophomore catcher/infielder Giulia Desiderio prepares for the next pitch to be thrown during the home opener against the College of Charleston at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on February 15, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Cougars 8-0.

Sophomore infielder Emma Sellers catches a fly ball during the fifth inning of the South Carolina vs. College of Charleston game at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on February 15, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Cougars 8-0.

The Gamecock softball team offers a toast to the crowd after winning their home opener against the College of Charleston at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on February 15, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Cougars 8-0.