South Carolina defeated Kentucky 5-2 in the series opener in Lexington, with the Gamecocks taking an early lead and maintaining their advantage throughout the game.

By the Numbers
  • Alana Vawter earned her 14th win of the season for South Carolina.
  • Kentucky's Jaden Vickers contributed a scoreless seventh inning and an RBI in the game.
Yes, But

Kentucky struggled with their batting order, with the middle third going 1-for-9 in the game.

State of Play
  • South Carolina and Kentucky are now tied for 10th in the Southeastern Conference standings.
  • The second game of the series will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET in Lexington.
What's Next

The series between Kentucky and South Carolina continues with the second game on Saturday, offering a chance for Kentucky to bounce back from their series opening loss.

Bottom Line

South Carolina's early lead and strong pitching secured their victory over Kentucky in the series opener, setting the stage for an exciting follow-up game.