Florida Softball Sweeps South Carolina, Highlighted by Rothrock's No-Hitter

Gators outscored Gamecocks 26-3 in dominant SEC series victory

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:04am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in neon colors depicting the powerful pitching motion of a softball player, with the batter and catcher blurred into the background, conveying the raw energy and momentum of the game.Rothrock's no-hitter and the Gators' offensive outburst showcase the team's postseason potential.Columbia Today

The Florida Gators softball team swept a three-game series against South Carolina, including a no-hitter by pitcher Keagan Rothrock in the first game. Florida's offense was firing on all cylinders, outscoring the Gamecocks 26-3 over the weekend. The series sweep improves Florida's position for postseason seeding.

Why it matters

The Gators' dominant performance against a ranked South Carolina team demonstrates their strength and positions them well for the postseason. The series sweep, particularly Rothrock's no-hitter, will boost Florida's confidence and momentum as they look to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament.

The details

In the series opener, Rothrock threw a no-hitter, though she did walk five batters. She consistently worked out of jams, as the Gamecocks left 10 runners on base in the game. Florida's offense was balanced, with catcher Jocelyn Erickson leading the way with six hits and seven RBIs, including two three-run home runs. The Gators scored 15 runs in the Saturday game, their most in an SEC contest in five seasons. Overall, no Florida player went hitless over the three games.

  • Rothrock threw the no-hitter on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • Florida scored 15 runs in the Saturday, April 12, 2026 game.

The players

Keagan Rothrock

The ace pitcher for the Florida Gators softball team, who threw a no-hitter in the series opener against South Carolina.

Jocelyn Erickson

The Florida Gators catcher, who had a standout offensive performance in the series, recording six hits and seven RBIs, including two three-run home runs.

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What they’re saying

“Keagan Rothrock stayed hot, and the Gators' offense remained incredibly balanced in the series sweep of South Carolina.”

— Noah Ram, Sports Reporter

What’s next

Florida will look to continue its momentum when it hosts Auburn, the last-place team in the SEC, in a three-game series next weekend.

The takeaway

Florida's dominant series win over a ranked South Carolina team, highlighted by Keagan Rothrock's no-hitter and a balanced offensive attack, positions the Gators well for postseason seeding and a potential deep NCAA tournament run.