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PHOTOS: South Carolina softball goes 3-2 in the Gamecock Invitational

South Carolina went 3-2 over the weekend in the Gamecock Invitational to open the 2026 season. The Gamecocks dropped both games against No. 21 Virginia Tech but picked up wins against Winthrop, Syracuse and Binghamton.

Senior infielder Arianna Rodi swings her bat during South Carolina's game against Binghamton at the Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026. The Gamecocks won with a final score of 9-1.
Senior infielder Arianna Rodi swings her bat during South Carolina's game against Binghamton at the Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026. The Gamecocks won with a final score of 9-1.
Junior infielder Karley Shelton celebrates with her teammates during South Carolina's game against Winthrop on Feb. 8, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium. The team gathers at home plate after a home run that brings in multiple runs.
Junior infielder Karley Shelton celebrates with her teammates during South Carolina's game against Winthrop on Feb. 8, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium. The team gathers at home plate after a home run that brings in multiple runs.
Senior Pitcher Josey Marron pitches a strike against Virginia Tech at Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 5, 2026. Marron pitched one inning in the Gamecocks loss to the Hokies.
Senior Pitcher Josey Marron pitches a strike against Virginia Tech at Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 5, 2026. Marron pitched one inning in the Gamecocks loss to the Hokies.
Senior catcher Lexi Winters reaches out for the ball during the softball game against Binghamton at the Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026. The Gamecocks won with a final score of 9-1.
Senior catcher Lexi Winters reaches out for the ball during the softball game against Binghamton at the Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026. The Gamecocks won with a final score of 9-1.
Senior infielder Arianna Rodi reaches for the ball during South Carolina's game against Winthrop on Feb. 8, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium. She records the out at first base on the play.
Senior infielder Arianna Rodi reaches for the ball during South Carolina's game against Winthrop on Feb. 8, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium. She records the out at first base on the play.
Senior infielder Arianna Rodi high-fives a coach after scoring during South Carolina's game against Winthrop on Feb. 8, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium. She crosses home plate in the Gamecocks’ 18–0 win.
Senior infielder Arianna Rodi high-fives a coach after scoring during South Carolina's game against Winthrop on Feb. 8, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium. She crosses home plate in the Gamecocks’ 18–0 win.
Sophomore outfielder Nia McKnight stands on third base ready to score against Virginia Tech at Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 5, 2026. The Gamecocks finished the game with four runs.
Sophomore outfielder Nia McKnight stands on third base ready to score against Virginia Tech at Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 5, 2026. The Gamecocks finished the game with four runs.
Sophomore infielder Tate Davis shows some dance moves on second base during the softball game against Binghamton at the Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026. The Gamecocks won with a final score of 9-1.
Sophomore infielder Tate Davis shows some dance moves on second base during the softball game against Binghamton at the Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026. The Gamecocks won with a final score of 9-1.