A three-run first inning paired with a four-run third placed South Carolina ahead of Furman early, enough to ensure a 9-2 victory over the Paladins Tuesday.
Sophomore Max Schrock picked up one of his two hits in the first inning off an RBI single up the middle, which scored junior Joey Pankake.
Junior Kyle Martin continued the scoring later that inning, singling through the left side and plating Schrock.
Furman (11-22) chased Gamecocks starter Evan Beal in the second inning after only 1.1 innings of work. Beal walked two and then gave up a two-run single in the second, leading head coach Chad Holbrook to pull the junior pitcher.
The outing was the shortest of the season for Beal, who came into the game with an unblemished ERA.
Freshman Taylor Widener cleaned up for Beal, coming on in the second inning to toss 4.2 innings, while only surrendering one hit.
Martin launched his fourth home run of the season, a three-run shot, in the third inning, which pushed the lead to 6-2.
South Carolina (27-5, 7-5 SEC) will look to grab sole possession of their division when they take on co-SEC East leader Florida this weekend.