Gamecocks Take First Game in Rivalry Series Against Tigers

South Carolina pitcher Gunther delivers dominant performance to win series opener

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The South Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers met at Founders Park on February 27 for the first game of their three-game weekend rivalry series. The Gamecocks came away with the win, thanks to a dominant pitching performance from their starter.

Why it matters

The annual baseball series between South Carolina and Clemson is one of the most anticipated rivalries in the state, drawing intense interest from fans of both schools. This early season matchup sets the tone for the rest of the series and the season ahead.

The details

South Carolina's starting pitcher was able to stifle the Clemson offense, limiting the Tigers to just a few hits over the course of the game. The Gamecocks' offense provided enough run support to secure the victory in the series opener.

  • The game was played on February 27, 2026.
  • This was the first of three games in the annual rivalry series between South Carolina and Clemson.

The players

South Carolina Gamecocks

The baseball team representing the University of South Carolina.

Clemson Tigers

The baseball team representing Clemson University.

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What’s next

The two teams will meet again on February 28 and March 1 to complete the three-game series.

The takeaway

This early season victory gives the Gamecocks momentum heading into the rest of the rivalry series, which is always a highly anticipated event for fans of both schools.