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Expectations are high for South Carolina’s baseball, softball teams in 2026

The South Carolina baseball and softball teams are entering their respective seasons with high expectations. After coming off one of the worst seasons in program history, the baseball team will strive to turn things around, while the softball team looks to maintain success after its trip to the NCAA Super Regional in 2025. With both coaches entering their second seasons at the helm, this year will showcase what the future may hold for these programs.


FILE — Senior guard Mike Sharavjamts dribbles the ball towards a Gator player on Jan. 28, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks lost 95-48 against the Gators.

South Carolina falls as Florida capitalizes on second chances

Florida pulled away from South Carolina by controlling the paint, capitalizing on turnovers, and answering every Gamecock run from start to finish. Florida junior forward Alex Condon anchored the interior effort as the Gators built a 39-29 halftime lead and extended the margin to 20 in the second half, never allowing South Carolina to generate sustained momentum.