The South Carolina softball team is returning home this weekend to host No. 6 Florida in a series filled with special events. The games, taking place from April 10-12, will celebrate Alumni Weekend, Sage Scarmardo Day, and All for Alex, among other recognitions. The Gamecocks are looking to capitalize on their home advantage as they face a strong Gators squad that leads the series. This year marks the 53rd season for the Carolina Softball team, and they enter this series ranked No. 24 in the USA Softball/ESPN poll.

By the Numbers
  • South Carolina has played 20 Top-25 RPI opponents this season, the most of any NCAA Division I program.
  • Florida leads the all-time series against South Carolina 55-24, with Florida winning the last meeting 7-6 on April 21, 2024.
State of Play
  • The Gamecocks are 23-17 overall and 3-9 in the SEC.
  • South Carolina has the second toughest schedule nationally, with opponents holding a combined winning percentage of .677.
What's Next

As they move forward, the Gamecocks aim to improve their performance against ranked opponents, having finished 16-14 against them last season. The upcoming games will be critical for boosting morale and securing a better standing in the SEC.

Bottom Line

With a challenging schedule ahead, the Gamecocks must leverage their home-field advantage this weekend to shift momentum in their favor, particularly against higher-ranked competitors.