Gamecocks Add March 21 Contest vs. Gardner-Webb; Free Admission to All

Feb. 23, 2017

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina and Gardner-Webb agreed to add a softball game at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field to their schedules, with first pitch for the contest slated for 4 p.m. ET on Tues., March 21.

All fans will receive free admission to the added game at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field.

The Gamecocks had a game cancelled in the Texas Invitational due to the travel plans of their opponent, Indiana. With this addition, South Carolina’s schedule goes back to 56 games.

It will be the fifth meeting between the two teams, with the Gamecocks winning the previous four. The last game came on Feb. 22, 2014, a 7-0 win for South Carolina.

Head coach Beverly Smith and South Carolina host the Gamecock Invitational this weekend, bringing in defending Summit League champs North Dakota State as well as in-state rival College of Charleston for the event. First pitch for Friday’s lone game between the Gamecocks and the NDSU Bison is set for 3 p.m. EST on SEC Network + on Watch ESPN.