PHOTOS: Gamecock softball falls to No. 16 Mississippi State

The No. 22 ranked South Carolina softball team kicked off its weekend series with a 6-0 loss to the No. 16 ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs on Friday, April 5 at Beckham Field, followed by a 4-0 loss on Saturday. On Sunday, the Gamecocks won 3-1 following a two-run double by redshirt junior outfielder Bre Warren in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Gamecocks are now 28-12 for the season.

Senior infielder Riley Blampied looks to the dugout before an at-bat during South Carolina's game against Mississippi State on April 5, 2024. Blampied earned one hit in three at-bats during the Gamecocks' 6-0 loss to the Bulldogs.

Senior infielder Denver Bryant throws to first base during South Carolina’s game against Mississippi State on April 5, 2024. The Gamecocks lost to the Bulldogs 6-0.

Redshirt senior utility player Kianna Jones stands ready prior to an at-bat during South Carolina’s game against Mississippi State on April 5, 2024. Jones carries a .272 batting average and was 0-3 in the Gamecocks 6-0 loss to the Bulldogs.

Fifth-year pitcher Alana Vawter releases a pitch during South Carolina's game against Mississippi State on April 5, 2024. Vawter pitched 4.1 innings during the Gamecocks’ 6-0 loss to the Bulldogs, allowing nine hits and 4 runs.

Senior utility player Aniyah Black catches field the out at first base during South Carolina's game against Mississippi State on April 5, 2024. Black earned eight putouts in the Gamecocks' 6-0 loss to the Bulldogs.

Members of the South Carolina softball team gather near home plate for the alma mater following its game against Mississippi State on April 5, 2024. The Gamecocks lost to the Bulldogs 6-0 and are 27-11 overall in the season.