South Carolina Breaks Scoreless Skid but Swept by Florida in Run-Rule Loss

Gamecocks' offense struggles as Gators complete series sweep in SEC opener

Mar. 15, 2026 at 6:37pm

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South Carolina's baseball team entered Sunday's series finale against Florida looking to avoid a sweep and find some offense, having been held scoreless for 23 consecutive innings. Luke Yuhasz provided a brief spark with a three-run homer to tie the game, but it was not enough as No. 23 Florida went on to win 13-3 in a run-rule victory, completing the sweep of the Gamecocks in their SEC opener.

Why it matters

South Carolina's offensive woes continued as they were swept by a ranked Florida team to open SEC play, raising concerns about the Gamecocks' ability to compete in the highly competitive conference. The series loss also puts South Carolina in an early hole as they look to return to the NCAA Tournament after missing out last season.

The details

South Carolina starter Riley Goodman struggled, lasting just 0.2 innings and allowing three runs. After Yuhasz's homer tied the game, Florida quickly regained the lead and pulled away, scoring five runs in the fourth inning. The Gamecocks went just 3-for-16 with runners on base and 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position, continuing their offensive woes.

  • The Gamecocks' scoreless streak dated back to the fifth inning of Tuesday's game vs. The Citadel, a span of 24 innings.
  • Yuhasz's three-run homer came in the top of the second inning to tie the game at 3-3.
  • Florida took the lead for good with a two-run homer by Brendan Lawson in the bottom of the second inning.

The players

Luke Yuhasz

A South Carolina player who hit a three-run homer in the second inning to tie the game.

Cooper Walls

The Florida right-hander who started the game for the Gators.

Brendan Lawson

The Florida shortstop who hit a two-run homer in the second inning to give the Gators the lead back.

Paul Mainieri

The head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team.

Cash Strayer

The Florida player who hit a grand slam in the fourth inning to extend the Gators' lead.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

South Carolina will head back to Columbia to begin a four-game homestand this week, starting on Tuesday with Charlotte.

The takeaway

South Carolina's offensive struggles continued as they were swept by a ranked Florida team to open SEC play, putting them in an early hole as they look to return to the NCAA Tournament after missing out last season. The Gamecocks will need to find a way to generate more consistent offense if they hope to compete in the highly competitive SEC.