The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecock softball defeats No. 11 Florida

South Carolina took the series against the No. 11 Florida Gators at Beckham Field on April 2, 2023. The Gamecocks started the series with a 13-10 victory on Friday and suffered a 8-1 loss on Saturday. Senior pitcher Donnie Gobourne pitched a one-hit shutout and led the Gamecocks to a 3-0 victory on Sunday to wrap up the weekend with an SEC series win.

Sophomore infielder Brooke Blankenship runs down a Florida Gator during the game on March 31, 2023, at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 13-10.
Sophomore infielder Brooke Blankenship runs down a Florida Gator during the game on March 31, 2023, at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 13-10.
Junior catcher/utility player Jen Cummings awaits a pitch during South Carolina's game against the University of Florida on April 1, 2023. The Gamecocks won two of the three games in the series, landing its first SEC series win.
Junior catcher/utility player Jen Cummings awaits a pitch during South Carolina's game against the University of Florida on April 1, 2023. The Gamecocks won two of the three games in the series, landing its first SEC series win.
Freshman pitcher Jori Heard and sophomore infielder Brooke Blankenship take the field in the game against the University of Florida on March 31, 2023, at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 13-10. 
Freshman pitcher Jori Heard and sophomore infielder Brooke Blankenship take the field in the game against the University of Florida on March 31, 2023, at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 13-10. 
Fifth-year infielder Jordan Fabian swings during an at-bat against Florida on March 31, 2023, at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 13-10 in the first game of the weekend.
Fifth-year infielder Jordan Fabian swings during an at-bat against Florida on March 31, 2023, at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 13-10 in the first game of the weekend.
Gamecock softball players gather around assistant coach Josh Bloomer during a timeout in the game against the University of Florida on March 31, 2023, at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 13-10 in the first game of the series. 
Gamecock softball players gather around assistant coach Josh Bloomer during a timeout in the game against the University of Florida on March 31, 2023, at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 13-10 in the first game of the series. 
Junior infielder Zoe Laneaux hits a single in the sixth inning for the Gamecocks in its game against Florida on April 1, 2023. In the second game of the series, South Carolina softball team struggled to find its rhythm, losing 8-1.
Junior infielder Zoe Laneaux hits a single in the sixth inning for the Gamecocks in its game against Florida on April 1, 2023. In the second game of the series, South Carolina softball team struggled to find its rhythm, losing 8-1.
Members of the Gamecock softball team celebrate their comeback victory against Florida on March 31, 2023, at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 13-10, winning the first game in the series.
Members of the Gamecock softball team celebrate their comeback victory against Florida on March 31, 2023, at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 13-10, winning the first game in the series.
Fifth-year infielder Jordan Fabian hugs sophomore infielder Emma Sellers after scoring in their game against Florida on March 31, 2023, at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 13-10, winning the first game in the series.
Fifth-year infielder Jordan Fabian hugs sophomore infielder Emma Sellers after scoring in their game against Florida on March 31, 2023, at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 13-10, winning the first game in the series.