This weekend, college baseball fans are in for a treat as the No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners (15-1) take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (15-3) in a highly anticipated three-game series at Founders Park from March 14-16. For the Sooners, this matchup marks their official debut in Southeastern Conference (SEC) play—a new chapter for a program stepping into one of the toughest leagues in the nation.
Oklahoma enters the series with an impressive resume, boasting a 15-1 overall record that underscores their dominance through the early season. Fresh off a 9-5 victory over Louisiana Tech on Wednesday, the Sooners have showcased a balanced attack. Standout performances from Jaxon Willits (3-for-4, RBI) and Sam Christiansen (a home run, 2 RBIs) highlight a lineup firing on all cylinders. With additional contributions from players like Easton Carmichael (team-leading 17 RBIs) and a pitching staff led by junior right-hander Kyson Witherspoon (4-0, 1.17 ERA), Oklahoma has proven they’re a force to be reckoned with.
Standing in their way are the South Carolina Gamecocks, who are no strangers to SEC competition. At 15-3, the Gamecocks are riding a six-game winning streak, most recently routing Georgia State 7-1 on Wednesday. Sophomore right-hander Brandon Stone (1-0, 1.93 ERA) is expected to take the mound for South Carolina in the opener, bringing a steady presence to a team eager to defend its home turf.
This series promises to be a clash of titans, with Oklahoma’s near-perfect record facing a stern test against a battle-hardened South Carolina squad. As the Sooners embark on their SEC journey, all eyes will be on Founders Park to see if they can keep their momentum rolling—or if the Gamecocks will deliver a reality check in this pivotal early-season showdown. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. CT on Friday, March 14.
Oklahoma enters the series with an impressive resume, boasting a 15-1 overall record that underscores their dominance through the early season. Fresh off a 9-5 victory over Louisiana Tech on Wednesday, the Sooners have showcased a balanced attack. Standout performances from Jaxon Willits (3-for-4, RBI) and Sam Christiansen (a home run, 2 RBIs) highlight a lineup firing on all cylinders. With additional contributions from players like Easton Carmichael (team-leading 17 RBIs) and a pitching staff led by junior right-hander Kyson Witherspoon (4-0, 1.17 ERA), Oklahoma has proven they’re a force to be reckoned with.
Standing in their way are the South Carolina Gamecocks, who are no strangers to SEC competition. At 15-3, the Gamecocks are riding a six-game winning streak, most recently routing Georgia State 7-1 on Wednesday. Sophomore right-hander Brandon Stone (1-0, 1.93 ERA) is expected to take the mound for South Carolina in the opener, bringing a steady presence to a team eager to defend its home turf.
This series promises to be a clash of titans, with Oklahoma’s near-perfect record facing a stern test against a battle-hardened South Carolina squad. As the Sooners embark on their SEC journey, all eyes will be on Founders Park to see if they can keep their momentum rolling—or if the Gamecocks will deliver a reality check in this pivotal early-season showdown. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. CT on Friday, March 14.
