The University of South Carolina softball team will play its last home game of the season against South Carolina State on April 28 at 6 p.m., with free admission for all attendees, according to an announcement on April 27.
This matchup marks the conclusion of the Gamecocks’ home schedule and provides fans a final opportunity to see the team play at Carolina Softball Stadium this year. The series history between these two teams is limited, with South Carolina leading 1-0 after their previous meeting in April 2014.
South Carolina enters the contest with a record of 29-22 overall and is ranked No. 24 in the USA Softball/ESPN poll. The team has faced one of the toughest schedules nationally, playing more Top-25 RPI opponents than any other Division I program and holding an RPI ranking of No. 25. Head Coach Ashley Woodard is in her second season leading the Gamecocks, while Nakeya Hall serves as head coach for South Carolina State during her first season.
Key players for South Carolina include Tori Ensley, who leads in batting average (.352), runs batted in (41), and home runs (12). Jori Heard stands out as both ERA leader (1.77) and strikeout leader (113). For South Carolina State, Dallas Hill leads in average (.404), RBIs (46), and home runs (10).
The Gamecocks have demonstrated consistent performance at home since moving into their current stadium in 2013, amassing a record of 297-124 there. Over recent years, they have also maintained strong attendance figures nationally and achieved significant success outside conference play with a .790 winning percentage over nine years.
Looking ahead, this game closes out a notable chapter for both teams before postseason play begins. Fans can follow updates on GamecocksOnline.com or through official social media channels.