Fresh off a thrilling upset series victory over the then-No. 1 Texas Longhorns, the South Carolina Gamecocks take on another big test this weekend as they open SEC play against the seventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers.
The Vols are a scorching hot team in their own right, currently sitting at 16-1 and winners of eight straight. Tennessee has bashed 46 home runs this season, good for best in the nation, and ace Chase Burns boasts a sparkling 0.45 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 20 innings pitched.
South Carolina will send junior right-hander Noah Hall (0-2, 9.42 ERA, 9 BB, 18 SO) to the mound to oppose Burns tonight.