South Carolina started the season 17-2 in non-conference play, with the only two losses coming to in-state rival Clemson. Conference play also proved to be just as easy as easy for the Gamecocks, who swept Arkansas and Ole Miss to start SEC play.
This Gamecock squad does everything well. They hit and they pitch at an elite level. All three of their starters hold an ERA under 3.64. Led by leadoff hitter and 1st Team All-SEC OF Gene Cone, this Gamecock offense is deadly as well. Cone is one of six starters hitting over .300. The team as a whole hits .