USC Upstate softball clinched the No. 1 seed in the Big South Softball Tournament for the second time in program history after securing their fifth consecutive conference series win, defeating Gardner-Webb 5-1.

By the Numbers
  • This win marks USC Upstate's 24-17 record and 12-3 in the Big South, while Gardner-Webb stands at 30-18 and 6-9 in the conference.
  • Alyssa Kelly earned her fourth win after pitching a complete game, collecting four strikeouts and throwing a season-high 105 pitches.
State of Play
  • USC Upstate secured the No. 1 seed in the Big South Softball Tournament for the second time in program history.
  • With one conference series remaining, the Spartans have dominated the Runnin' Bulldogs for the fifth consecutive season.
What's Next

Upstate will face the Bulldogs of South Carolina State in a doubleheader before preparing for matches against South Carolina and Winthrop next week.

Bottom Line

USC Upstate's softball team's impressive performance secures them the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament, highlighting their continued dominance and setting the stage for further success in upcoming matches.