The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: South Carolina baseball wins first series of season 2-1 against Northern Kentucky

South Carolina baseball won its first series of the season against Northern Kentucky 2-1. The weekend was highlighted by sophomore infielder KJ Scobey's walk-off home run in Game 2 Friday night.

Junior infielder Patrick Evans celebrates after hitting a home run during the game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 13, 2026. Evans contributed one run to the Gamecocks' 5-2 win over the Norse.
Junior infielder Patrick Evans celebrates after hitting a home run during the game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 13, 2026. Evans contributed one run to the Gamecocks' 5-2 win over the Norse.
Senior outfielder Ethan Lizama celebrates after a strikeout from junior pitcher Brandon Stone during a game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 14, 2026, at Founders Park. Lizama has a perfect fielding percentage on the year.
Senior outfielder Ethan Lizama celebrates after a strikeout from junior pitcher Brandon Stone during a game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 14, 2026, at Founders Park. Lizama has a perfect fielding percentage on the year.
Sophomore infielder KJ Scobey tags out an opposing player during the game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 13, 2026. Scobey recorded two putouts.
Sophomore infielder KJ Scobey tags out an opposing player during the game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 13, 2026. Scobey recorded two putouts.
Sophomore first baseman Beau Hollins getting in position for a pick-off attempt during a game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 14, 2026, at Founders Park. Hollins had a hit and a walk in the game.
Sophomore first baseman Beau Hollins getting in position for a pick-off attempt during a game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 14, 2026, at Founders Park. Hollins had a hit and a walk in the game.
Junior pitcher Josh Gunther throws a pitch during the game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 13, 2026. Gunther threw seven strikeouts.
Junior pitcher Josh Gunther throws a pitch during the game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 13, 2026. Gunther threw seven strikeouts.
Senior outfielder Ethan Lizama celebrating after a strikeout from junior pitcher Brandon Stone during a game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 14, 2026, at Founders Park. Lizama has a perfect fielding percentage on the year.
Senior outfielder Ethan Lizama celebrating after a strikeout from junior pitcher Brandon Stone during a game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 14, 2026, at Founders Park. Lizama has a perfect fielding percentage on the year.
Junior infielder Patrick Evans hits the ball during the game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 13, 2026. Evans scored two runs and hit one home run.
Junior infielder Patrick Evans hits the ball during the game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 13, 2026. Evans scored two runs and hit one home run.
Junior catcher Reese Moore celebrating with his third base coach after hitting a home run during a game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 14, 2026, at Founders Park. Moore had three hits during the game.
Junior catcher Reese Moore celebrating with his third base coach after hitting a home run during a game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 14, 2026, at Founders Park. Moore had three hits during the game.