Undefeated and Unstoppable: South Carolina Softball Surging into Top-10 Ahead of Showdown with Oklahoma
South Carolina softball is making history. Under first-year head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard, the Gamecocks have shattered expectations, standing as one of just two undefeated teams left in major college softball. At a flawless 19-0, South Carolina has powered its way into the national spotlight, especially after a statement sweep of top-10 Duke—the same team that ended USC’s NCAA Tournament run last season.
Now, the Gamecocks are preparing for their biggest test yet: a three-game showdown against the dynastic Oklahoma Sooners in Norman. Both teams remain unbeaten, setting up an early-season clash that could shake up the national rankings.
Soaring in the Polls
With their red-hot start, South Carolina has skyrocketed in the latest rankings:
- D1Softball now places the Gamecocks at No. 9, a massive 12-spot jump from last week’s No. 21.
- On3’s Softball America also moved USC to No. 9, up eight spots from No. 17.
- ESPN.com/USA Softball saw the Gamecocks make the biggest leap, vaulting 11 spots from No. 21 to No. 10.
- USA Today/NFCA Coaches Poll has USC at No. 11, improving from last week’s No. 19.
The numbers don’t lie—South Carolina is officially a top-10 powerhouse.
What’s Next?
Before the highly anticipated Oklahoma series, South Carolina will first host Youngstown State on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. (streaming on SEC Network+).
Then, it’s off to Norman, where the Gamecocks will face an Oklahoma squad that has dominated college softball, winning four straight Women’s College World Series titles and losing just 15 total games in that span. Adding extra intrigue to the series, former Sooner Quincee Lilieo has emerged as a dynamic leadoff hitter for USC this season.
Game Schedule vs. Oklahoma:
- Friday, 7:30 p.m. – Streaming on SEC Network+
- Saturday, 3:00 p.m. – Streaming on SEC Network+
- Sunday, 2:30 p.m. – Televised on SEC Network (also available on the ESPN app)
This weekend’s series is more than just a matchup—it’s a proving ground. Can South Carolina continue its undefeated run against the sport’s biggest powerhouse? The answer is coming soon.
