South Carolina Dominates USC Upstate in 12-3 Midweek Victory

Gamecocks bounce back from tough weekend series against rival Clemson with offensive outburst

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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South Carolina baseball picked up a decisive 12-3 midweek win over in-state foe USC Upstate on Tuesday night at Founders Park. After struggling at the plate in a weekend series against Clemson, the Gamecocks' bats came alive, scoring 12 runs on 14 hits, including three home runs. Starting pitcher Logan Prisco set the tone early, striking out five batters in four innings of work, while the South Carolina bullpen weathered a shaky fifth inning before the offense broke the game open late.

Why it matters

This victory provides a much-needed boost for South Carolina after a difficult series against rival Clemson. The Gamecocks needed to find their offensive rhythm quickly, and this dominant performance against USC Upstate should give them momentum heading into their next slate of games.

The details

South Carolina jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning, with leadoff hitter Patrick Evans and Ethan Lizama both reaching base to start the game. The Gamecocks' bats then went quiet for several innings before erupting for eight runs in the sixth and seventh frames, highlighted by home runs from Evans and Logan Sutter. The South Carolina pitching staff, led by Prisco, kept USC Upstate's offense in check for most of the night, despite a shaky fifth inning that saw the Spartans score two runs.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • South Carolina jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning.

The players

Patrick Evans

South Carolina's leadoff hitter, who hit two home runs in the game.

Logan Prisco

South Carolina's starting pitcher, who struck out five batters in four innings of work.

Ethan Lizama

South Carolina player who reached base on a bunt single in the first inning.

Logan Sutter

South Carolina player who hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning.

KJ Scobey

South Carolina player who reached base on an error, sparking the Gamecocks' late-inning offensive outburst.

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What they’re saying

“We needed to find our bats again after a tough weekend, and the guys really stepped up tonight. Prisco set the tone early, and the offense came alive when we needed it most.”

— Mark Kingston, South Carolina Head Coach (on3.com)

What’s next

South Carolina will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next SEC series against Kentucky, starting on Friday, March 7th.

The takeaway

This decisive victory over in-state rival USC Upstate should provide a much-needed confidence boost for the South Carolina baseball team after a difficult weekend against Clemson. The Gamecocks' ability to quickly rediscover their offensive firepower is a positive sign as they look to make a push in SEC play.