PHOTOS: South Carolina softball remains undefeated this season after going 4-0 in Garnet and Black Invitational

During the 2025 Garnet and Black Invitational, the South Carolina softball team dominated, starting the season 15-0, its best start in Gamecock softball history. Starting with a Friday night win against the Boston University Terriers, the Gamecocks won 9-1 in its eighth run rule victory of the season. The team carried the winning streak through Saturday in an 8-0 in run rule fashion in the first game of its doubleheader, besting the Terriers again. Saturday night, the Gamecocks defeated the Fordham Rams 9-1, making it the ninth run rule victory in a row for the Gamecocks and 10 total for the season. To close out the weekend, the Gamecocks extended its winning streak to 15 wins for the best record in Gamecock softball history with a 9-4 win over the UNLV Rebels on Sunday afternoon. The next South Carolina softball game is set for Tuesday as they take on the Charlotte 49ers in Charlotte, NC. The first pitch is set for 5 p.m. and the game will be broadcasted on ESPN+.

The University of South Carolina softball team gathers together at the end of the game to rile the crowd up at Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 23, 2025. The Gamecocks dominated with a 9-4 victory and continue its winning streak, 16-0.

Sixth-year pitcher Sam Gress winds up a pitch towards the batter during the Gamecocks’ game vs University of Nevada- Las Vegas on Feb. 23, 2025. The Gamecocks dominated the UNLV Rebels with a 9-4 victory and continue its winning streak 16-0.

Redshirt junior Natalie Heath flashes two peace signs after reaching second base during South Carolina's game against Boston University at Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 22, 2025. Heath recorded one hit in the game.

Sixth-year outfielder Abigail Knight is welcomed onto the field by her teammates on Feb. 21,2025 at Beckham field for their game against Boston University. Knight finished the day with two hits and two runs.

Senior infielder Ella Chancey makes contact with the pitch at Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 23, 2025. Ella Chancey had two at-bats and four runs batted in during the game against the University of Nevada- Las Vegas with a 9-4 victory and continue its winning streak, 16-0.

Junior catcher Lexi Winters catches a strike against Boston University on Feb. 21, 2025 at Beckham Field. Winters finished the day with two at bats and one run scored.

Senior outfielder Emily Vinson goes up to bat in game against Fordham on Feb. 22, 2025, at Beckham Field. Vinson was named 2023 NFCA’s Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winner.

Redshirt junior utility player Quincee Lilio slides into home plate in an attempt to score for the University of South Carolina during their game against Boston University at Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 22, 2025. Lilio was called out for not touching the plate.

Junior infielder Arianna Rodi and senior infielder Brook Blankenship high five as they conclude their warmup in pregame against Fordham on Feb. 22, 2025, at Beckham Field. Blankenship’s two-run single up the middle ended the game.

Junior infielder Arianna Rodi celebrates her home run in game against Fordham on Feb. 22, 2025, at Beckham Field. Rodi hit a solo shot out of the stadium in the bottom of the first, putting the Gamecocks on the board.