South Carolina Grabs Victory Over NC State in NCAA Baseball Regional

In an invigorating match-up in the NCAA Raleigh Regional, South Carolina baseball (37-23) managed to clinch an 8-7 victory against NC State.

South Carolina’s Triumphant Victory

South Carolina’s thrilling victory came a week after the Gamecocks advanced to the SEC tournament semifinal. After coming back from a 7-4 deficit to overcome No. 3 seed James Madison, South Carolina now faced the tournament host NC State in what would be a nail-biting encounter.

In the dramatic game against the Dukes(34-24), Cole Messina stepped up to hit a significant home run in the match’s ninth inning. This timely hit tied up the game at 7-7, which promised an action-packed finale for all the onlookers. Chris Veach’s tremendous performance in the tenth inning, coupled with Will Tippett’s walkoff sacrifice fly, secured this much-needed comeback for South Carolina.

Previous Encounters

The Gamecocks and the Wolfpack have a long history. In last year’s NCAA Regional, South Carolina, hosting in Columbia, emerged victorious with a 6-3 win and advanced to the super regional. So far, South Carolina’s record against NC State stands at 23-35.

Upcoming Match Predictions

With the exciting challenge against NC State pulling in much attention, a prediction for that game would lean towards a tough fight for both teams. EmBroiled in heated competition, the energy is predicted to be positively infectious, pushing both teams to put their best feet forward.

However, South Carolina must address the errors that occurred in the game against the Dukes. To secure victory against a highly-skilled team like the Wolfpack, South Carolina would need to tighten its defenses and execute meticulous plays.

Despite this, with the initial jitters out of the way and several successful hits already under their belt, South Carolina is likely to set up a strong fight against NC State in an attempt to claim the regional victory.

Schedule and Line-ups

The upcoming games in the NCAA Raleigh Regional are scheduled as follows:

• Game 3: James Madison vs. Bryant, noon, ESPN+
• Game 4: South Carolina vs. NC State, 6 p.m., ESPN+
• Game 5: Game 4 loser vs. Game 3 winner, noon; TV TBD
• Game 6: Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 6 p.m.; TV TBD
• Monday’s game (if necessary) Game 7: Game 6 winner vs. Game 6 loser, TBD

The line-ups for the games are yet to be confirmed.

Author: STAFF HERE LEXINGTON WRITER

The LEXINGTON STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at HERELexington.com, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Lexington, Fayette County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates. We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as Woodland Art Fair, Crave Food and Music Festival, and Railbird Festival. Our coverage extends to key organizations like Commerce Lexington and Blue Grass Community Foundation, plus leading businesses in education, manufacturing, and technology that power the local economy such as University of Kentucky, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, and Lexmark. As part of the broader HERE network, including HEREBowlingGreen.com and HERELouisville.com, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Kentucky's dynamic landscape.