PHOTOS: No. 11 South Carolina softball picks up 2-1 series victory in non-conference play against No. 12 Texas Tech

The No. 11 South Carolina softball team defeated Texas Tech 5-2 in the first game of the series on Friday night. South Carolina's defense prevented Texas Tech from having any runs after the fifth inning, allowing South Carolina to remain in the lead. South Carolina beat Texas Tech again on Saturday in a 1-0 game. The only score of the game came from redshirt junior infielder Natalie Heath hit a home run in the third inning, giving South Carolina the win. South Carolina lost to Texas Tech on Sunday 6-5 after struggling to find momentum in the sixth inning. The No. 11 South Carolina softball team is set to play the Clemson Tigers on Tuesday night in Carolina Softball Stadium for the Palmetto Series.

Senior outfielder Emily Vinson lines up to bat at home plate at Carolina Softball Stadium during the game on Mar. 23, 2025. The Gamecocks lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 5-6, in a close matchup.

Senior infielder Ella Chancey throws the ball to first in an attempt to throw out the Texas Tech runner on March. 22, 2025. Chancey has 14 putouts on the season.

Sophomore infielder Karley Shelton hits the ball and runs to first against Texas Tech at Beckham Field. Gamecock softball won 5-2 in its first of three games against Texas Tech on March 21st.

The University of South Carolina softball team gathers together during a changeover at Carolina Softball Stadium on Mar. 23, 2025. The Gamecocks lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 5-6, in a close matchup.

Redshirt junior infielder Natalie Heath and freshman catcher Mya Flindt embrace in a hug on March. 22, 2025. The Gamecocks defeated Texas Tech 1-0 after a homerun from Heath.

Junior pitcher Jori heard throws a pitch to a Texas Tech batter on March. 22, 2025. Heard allowed two hits and walked one batter.

Senior infielder Brooke Blankenship fights to head back to third base at Carolina Softball Stadium during the game on Mar. 23, 2025. The Gamecocks lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 5-6, in a close matchup.

Junior pitcher Jori Heard pitches first in the game agaisnt Texas Tech on March 21. Gamecock softball won 5-2 the first of three games against Texas Tech at Beckham Field in Columbia, SC.

Senior infielder Brooke Blankenship tags out a Texas Tech runner on March. 22, 2025. Blankenship had a season high of four put outs on the day.

The University of South Carolina softball team congratulates each other after two players made it back to home plate at Carolina Softball Stadium during the game on Mar. 23, 2025. The Gamecocks lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 5-6, in a close matchup.