Gamecock Digest

Live Scores: South Carolina Goes on the Road to Take on the Citadel

Follow along with live scores as South Carolina takes on the Citadel at 7:00 pm (ET).
Alex Joyce|
Mar 1, 2025; Greenville, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks pitcher Jake McCoy (23) reacts after striking out a batter against the Clemson Tigers during the top of the fourth inning at Fluor Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard/USA Today Network via Imagn Images
Mar 1, 2025; Greenville, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks pitcher Jake McCoy (23) reacts after striking out a batter against the Clemson Tigers during the top of the fourth inning at Fluor Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard/USA Today Network via Imagn Images | Ken Ruinard/USA Today Network via Imagn Images

Coming off a 7-3 win over Davidson, the South Carolina Gamecocks are back in action against the Citadel Bulldogs in Charleston.

An offensive explosion was the story of Tuesday's win over Davidson. Henry Kaczmar had a great night at the plate. Kaczmar finished 2-2 on the evening with a home run, two RBIs, and walked twice. Woita and Hall also added two RBIs each on the evening.

The South Carolina pitching staff holds a 3.18 ERA with 142 strikeouts in 102 innings pitched after 12 games this season. Eight different Gamecocks have a win on the mound while Carolina has four saves in nine games in 2025. The pitching staff has been impressive for the Gamecocks.

South Carolina sends left hander Jarvis Evans to the mound to start Wednesday's game. Evans (1-0) has pitched 5.1 innings in 2025 with an 8.44 ERA and six strikeouts. The Citadel counters with lefty Fisher Paulsen. Paulsen (0-0) has pitched eight innings in 2025 with a 2.25 ERA and three strikeouts.

First pitch is set for 7:00 pm (ET) live on ESPN+. Follow along for live scores and updates throughout tonight's game.

Live Scores:

First Inning: Ethan Petry Goes Yard (2-0)
Top: Bulldogs trot lefty FIsher Paulsen to the mound to begin the game. Hall leads off the first with a fall ball out to center field. Stone reaches first bases on an error from the Citadel shortstop. A home run from Ethan Petry puts the Gamecocks up (2-0). Kaufer strikes out swinging for the second out of the inning. KJ Scobey comes to the plate, and he draws a walk to extend the inning. Gavin Braland now steps in. A fielder's choice ends the top half of the inning.

Bottom: LHP, Jarvis Evans, will get the start for the Gamecocks. Citadel's lead off hitter flies out to right field for the first out of the inning. Another fly out to right field records the second out of the inning. Evans strikes out Dill to end the first inning.

Second Inning: Gamecocks Go Scoreless, (2-0)
Top: A throwing error from the shortstop puts Hollins on first base to start the Gamecock's half. A ground ball out from Carrion moves the runner to second. Kaczmar strikes out swinging for the second out of the inning. Nathan Hall will now bat with a two out and a runner on second, and he flies out to end the inning.

Bottom: A single into left field puts the lead off runner on for The Citadel, though he's thrown out attempting to steal second, and Fulmer fouls out for the second out of the inning. Evans gets Tobin to strike out to end the inning.

Third Inning: Stone Homers to Extend The Lead, Citadel Adds a Run (3-1)
Top: Evan Stone homers to left field for another run for the Gamecocks (3-0). Petry then flies out for the first out of the inning. Max Kaufer steps in and grounds out for the second out of the inning. Scobey then doubles off the centerfield wall to get in scoring position as Braland steps in and grounds out to end the inning.

Bottom: Jarvis Evans Jr. remains on the mound for the Gamecocks, and he strikes out Lively, looking to begin the inning. Cadiz triples down the right field line after Petry attempts a diving catch. Anderson then flies out to LF, but it's deep enough to score a run (3-1). A fly ball out to right field ends the inning.

Fourth Inning: Gamecocks Tack on More Runs (5-1)
Top: Hollins leads off the inning with a single into right field. Carrion then flew out to right field for the first out of the inning, bringing Kaczmar to the plate. Kaczmar hits an RBI triple off the right field wall to extend the Gamecocks lead (4-1). Hall singles up the middle to bring home another run (5-1). Stone strikes out followed by a Petry strike out to end the inning.

Bottom: Elliot grounds out to start the inning for The Citadel. Dill strikes out looking followed by a ground ball out to third to end the fourth.

Fifth Inning:
Top: Maddox Webb, now on the mound for The Citadel as Kaufer draws a lead-off walk. KJ Scobey steps to the plate, and he strikes out swinging. Braland lined out to the shortstop for the second out of the inning. Kaufer steals second to put a runner in scoring position for Beau Hollins, but Hollins grounds out to end the inning.

Bottom: Fulmer strikes out to begin the bottom of the fifth inning as Jarvis Evans Jr. continues to put in quality work. Tobin singles down the right field line to put a runner on. Lively then grounds into a double play to end the inning.

Sixth Inning: Gamecocks find a quick three up, three down inning in the bottom of the sixth; leads 5-1
Top: Carrion struck out. Kaczmar struck out. Hall walked. Stone reached on fielder's choice; Hall out at second.

Bottom: Cadiz flied out. Anderson grounds out. Daniels struck out to end the inning.

Seventh Inning: No score as the Gamecock hold onto a four run lead; 5-1
Top: Petry doubled to left center. Woita pinch hits for Kaufer. Woita struck out swinging. Scobey grounds out to second. Petry to third. Braland grounds out. Gamecocks leave a man stranded on third. To the bottom of the seventh.

Bottom: Elliott walked. Dill grounded into a double play. Rollauer walked. Fulmer grounded into fielder's choice; Rollauer out at second.

Eighth Inning: South Carolina extends its lead in the eighth; taking commmanding 8-1 lead into the ninth.
Top: Bulldogs fielding change: Cummiskey to pitch for Van Slooten; Daniels in at catcher; Patel to third for Fulmer. Hollins doubled to center field. Carrion hits a sacrifice bunt to get Hollins in scoring position at third base. Hall (RBI) hits an infield singe; drives Hollins in (6-1). Hall stole second. Stone (RBI) doubles to left center; Hall scores from second (7-1). Petry (RBI) doubles to left center; Stone advances home (8-1). Petry advances to third on wild pitch. Woita flies out to right field.

Bottom: Gamecocks pitching change: Russell in for Evans. Tobin popped out to third. Lively fouled out. Gamecocks fielding change: Bakes in at catcher. Cadiz singled up the middle. Anderson walked; Cadiz advances to second. Poppell pinch runs for Cadiz. Daniels grounded out to short.

Ninth Inning:
Top: Bulldogs pitching change: Stanley takes the mound for Cummiskey. Scobey singled through the left side. Bakes popped out to third. Hall singled to left center; Scobey to second. Runners advance due to a wild pitch. Carrion grounded out to short; Scobey scores (9-1). Kaczmar grounded out to first.

Bottom: Gamecocks pitching change: Palmer in for Russell. Elliott singled to right. Wildcats hitting change: Canty hits for Dill. Elliott stole second. Canty flies out to center field. Wildcats hitting change: Loggins hits for Rollauer. Elliott stole third. Loggins struck out swinging. Gamecocks pitching change: Kimball in for Palmer. Patel walked. Tobin struck out swinging.

PREGAME:

You Might Also Like:

Join the community:

You can follow us for future coverage by clicking "Follow" on the top right-hand corner of the page. Also, be sure to follow us on X at @GamecocksDigest and on Facebook!

Published | Modified
Alex Joyce
ALEX JOYCE

Alex Joyce is a graduate from the University of Georgia with a degree in Journalism. Alex began his career in television as a news and sports reporter. During his career, Alex has been able to cover everything from breaking news to the game’s brightest moments. His passion for journalism drives him to deliver compelling stories and to connect with his audiences.

Share on XFollow AlexJoyceSI