PHOTOS: Gamecocks Softball takes on Stetson and UNC Chapel Hill

The Gamecocks took on Stetson on Feb. 28, 2023, and North Carolina on March 1, 2023. The team lost 4-3 to the Hatters but claimed a 9-1 win over the Tar Heels, giving the Gamecocks a 15-2 record so far this season. The win against UNC marks head coach Beverly Smith's 400th career win with the Gamecocks.

Photos by: Sarah Murphy, Emma Wyatt and Zoe Orechwa

Fifth-year pitcher Rachel Vaughan strikes out a North Carolina batter at Beckham Field on March 1, 2023. The Gamecocks took home a 9-1 victory against the Tar Heels.

Junior outfielder and utility player Aniyah Black swings at a pitch during the game against Stetson University at Beckham Field on Feb. 28, 2023. The Hatters beat the Gamecocks 4-3.

Junior infielder/outfielder Riley Blampied runs to first base during the game against Stetson University at Beckham Field on Feb. 28, 2023. The Hatters beat the Gamecocks 4-3.

South Carolina players sing the school alma mater with the fans after its game against Stetson University at Beckham Field on Feb. 28, 2023. The Hatters beat the Gamecocks 4-3.

Senior pitcher Donnie Gobourne takes to the pitcher's circle first for South Carolina during its matchup against North Carolina at Beckham Field on March 1, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tar Heels 9-1.

Fifth-year catcher and infielder Jordan Fabian (left) attempts to force out fifth-year first baseman Kiersten Licea (right) during the matchup between South Carolina and North Carolina at Beckham Field on March 1, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tar Heels 9-1.

Senior pitcher Bailey Betenbaugh throws a pitch during the Gamecock's match against North Carolina at Beckham Field on March 1, 2023. South Carolina ended the game early with a 9-1 win over the Tar Heels.

Sophomore infielder Brooke Blankenship slides feet first into third base, beating a throw during the matchup against North Carolina at Beckham Field on March 1, 2023. The Gamecocks run ruled the Tar Heels, securing a 9-1 win in six innings.

Fifth-year catcher and infielder Jordan Fabian slides head first into home plate in the bottom of the third inning during South Carolina's matchup against North Carolina at Beckham Field on March 1, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tar Heels 9-1.

Freshman infielder Brionna Condon dives into home plate during the matchup between North Carolina and South Carolina at Beckham Field on March 1, 2023. The Gamecocks took home a 9-1 victory over the Tar Heels.