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The Gamecocks got off to a hot start in SEC play over the weekend, sweeping Tennessee on the road to improve to 14-5 (3-0 SEC). They return to Founders Park tonight to host the Charleston Southern Buccaneers.
Charleston Southern is 11-6 (1-2 Big South) and coming off of a series loss to Longwood in their opening weekend of conference play. The Gamecocks are the first ranked team that CSU has faced this season.
USC vs Charleston Southern Stats
| Stat | South Carolina | Charleston Southern |
|---|---|---|
| Stat | South Carolina | Charleston Southern |
| Batting Average | 0.279 | 0.260 |
| On-Base % | 0.358 | 0.337 |
| Slugging % | 0.441 | 0.359 |
| ERA | 2.90 | 4.09 |
| Strikeout-to-Walk Ratio | 2.77 | 1.87 |
| Fielding % | 0.977 | 0.954 |
Sophomore RHP Graham Lawson will start for the Gamecocks. Lawson is getting his second start of the season and has a 7.71 ERA with 7 strikeouts and 3 walks. The Buccaneers are expected to start Tyler Weekley. The sophomore RHP has a 4.66 ERA with 7 strikeouts and 5 walks.
First pitch is at 7 p.m. at Founders Park.
The game will be available online via SEC Network Plus and will be on the radio on 107.5 The Game.