The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: No. 16 South Carolina sweeps Carolina Classic, improves to a 7-2 record

No. 16 South Carolina softball swept the Carolina Classic in dominant fashion, winning all four of its games while outscoring its opponents 33-4. The Gamecocks found success on both sides of the ball, leading to their four victories and two run-rule wins.

Junior pitcher Emma Friedel celebrating after an inning-ending strikeout during a game against Boston University on Feb. 13, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Friedel is in her first season with the Gamecocks. 
Junior pitcher Emma Friedel celebrating after an inning-ending strikeout during a game against Boston University on Feb. 13, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Friedel is in her first season with the Gamecocks. 
Sophomore pitcher Julie Kelley throws a pitch against Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. Kelley pitched three innings, giving up two hits and zero runs.
Sophomore pitcher Julie Kelley throws a pitch against Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. Kelley pitched three innings, giving up two hits and zero runs.
Junior pitcher Nealy Lamb catches a toss in the game against Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. Lamb worked 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts in South Carolina's 12-0 victory against Kennesaw State.
Junior pitcher Nealy Lamb catches a toss in the game against Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. Lamb worked 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts in South Carolina's 12-0 victory against Kennesaw State.
South Carolina leads the crowd in a "Gamecocks" chant after its victory over Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. The victory was part of a strong weekend performance, with South Carolina outscoring its opponents by a combined 18-2 in the doubleheader.
South Carolina leads the crowd in a "Gamecocks" chant after its victory over Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. The victory was part of a strong weekend performance, with South Carolina outscoring its opponents by a combined 18-2 in the doubleheader.
Junior utility player Tori Ensley sliding into home during a game against Boston University on Feb. 13, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Ensley is batting .407 so far this season.
Junior utility player Tori Ensley sliding into home during a game against Boston University on Feb. 13, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Ensley is batting .407 so far this season.
Junior infielder Karley Shelton hits the ball during the second game of the Gamecocks' doubleheader against Boston University and Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. Shelton singled the ball, allowing freshman outfielder Dakota Potter to score the first run for South Carolina at the bottom of the first inning.
Junior infielder Karley Shelton hits the ball during the second game of the Gamecocks' doubleheader against Boston University and Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. Shelton singled the ball, allowing freshman outfielder Dakota Potter to score the first run for South Carolina at the bottom of the first inning.
Sophomore outfielder Nia McKnight sliding into second during a game against Boston University on Feb. 13, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. McKnight was 5-5 on steals last season for the Gamecocks.
Sophomore outfielder Nia McKnight sliding into second during a game against Boston University on Feb. 13, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. McKnight was 5-5 on steals last season for the Gamecocks.
Sophomore infielder Tate Davis attempting to steal second base during a game against Boston University on Feb. 13, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Davis has four stolen bases this season. 
Sophomore infielder Tate Davis attempting to steal second base during a game against Boston University on Feb. 13, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Davis has four stolen bases this season.