The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: South Carolina finishes out Carolina Classic with a clean sweep

The Gamecock softball team winded up the weekend winning the last three games of the Carolina Classic, beating George Washington, Western Kentucky and Campbell. The Gamecocks had the largest lead against Western Kentucky, with sophomore outfielder Marissa Gonzalez hitting a grand slam and fifth-year outfielder Haley Simpson hitting an additional home run in the second inning. South Carolina found itself struggling to make much headway against Campbell, only beating it 2-1.

The Gamecock softball team celebrates after sophomore outfielder Marissa Gonzalez hits a grand slam during the matchup between South Carolina and Western Kentucky at Beckham Field on Feb. 19, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Hilltoppers 11-2.
The Gamecock softball team celebrates after sophomore outfielder Marissa Gonzalez hits a grand slam during the matchup between South Carolina and Western Kentucky at Beckham Field on Feb. 19, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Hilltoppers 11-2.
Sophomore infielder Brooke Blankenship swings for the ball during the match against George Washington University at Beckham Field on Feb. 18, 2023. The Gamecocks went on to win the game 7-1.
Sophomore infielder Brooke Blankenship swings for the ball during the match against George Washington University at Beckham Field on Feb. 18, 2023. The Gamecocks went on to win the game 7-1.
Fifth-year pitcher Rachel Vaughan winds up for the pitch during the game against George Washington University at Beckham Field on Feb. 18, 2023. The Gamecocks went on to beat the Colonials 7-1. 
Fifth-year pitcher Rachel Vaughan winds up for the pitch during the game against George Washington University at Beckham Field on Feb. 18, 2023. The Gamecocks went on to beat the Colonials 7-1. 
Junior outfielder Carlie Henderson goes in to bunt the ball during the matchup between South Carolina and George Washington University at Beckham Field on Feb. 18, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Colonials 7-1.
Junior outfielder Carlie Henderson goes in to bunt the ball during the matchup between South Carolina and George Washington University at Beckham Field on Feb. 18, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Colonials 7-1.
Senior pitcher Karsen Ochs winds up for a pitch during the match against Western Kentucky University at Beckham Field on Feb. 19, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Hilltoppers 11-2.
Senior pitcher Karsen Ochs winds up for a pitch during the match against Western Kentucky University at Beckham Field on Feb. 19, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Hilltoppers 11-2.
Junior infielder Riley Blampied signals to her teammates during the match against Western Kentucky University at Beckham Field on Feb.19, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Hilltoppers 11-2. 
Junior infielder Riley Blampied signals to her teammates during the match against Western Kentucky University at Beckham Field on Feb.19, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Hilltoppers 11-2. 
The Gamecock softball team celebrates after fifth-year outfielder Haley Simpson hits a home run during the second inning of the match against Western Kentucky University at Beckham Field on Feb.19, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Hilltoppers 11-2.
The Gamecock softball team celebrates after fifth-year outfielder Haley Simpson hits a home run during the second inning of the match against Western Kentucky University at Beckham Field on Feb.19, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Hilltoppers 11-2.
Fifth-year outfielder Haley Simpson chases after a fly ball during the matchup between South Carolina and Western Kentucky University on Feb. 19, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Hilltoppers 11-2. 
Fifth-year outfielder Haley Simpson chases after a fly ball during the matchup between South Carolina and Western Kentucky University on Feb. 19, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Hilltoppers 11-2. 
Senior pitcher Karsen Ochs winds up before throwing the ball to Campbell University's batter during the matchup at Beckham Park on Feb. 19, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Camels 2-1. 
Senior pitcher Karsen Ochs winds up before throwing the ball to Campbell University's batter during the matchup at Beckham Park on Feb. 19, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Camels 2-1. 
Sophomore outfielder Marissa Gonzalez is declared safe after sliding back to first base during the matchup between South Carolina and Campbell at Beckham Field on Feb. 19, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Camels 2-1.
Sophomore outfielder Marissa Gonzalez is declared safe after sliding back to first base during the matchup between South Carolina and Campbell at Beckham Field on Feb. 19, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Camels 2-1.