The Gamecocks have won their opening SEC series each of the last five seasons, including starting conference play with a series sweep for the last three years. But South Carolina has their work cut out for them to keep that trend going, as they open SEC play tonight against the defending national champions. While hosting the Gators is a tough way to start what will be a grueling conference schedule, head coach Mark Kingston sees it as an opportunity and called Florida a “great test” for Carolina.
The overall series with Florida is almost dead even, with a narrow 45-44 South Carolina lead all-time.