COLUMBIA, South Carolina – The Trojans tossed a combined two-hitter to power past No. 16 South Carolina, 2-1, after Leanna Johnson picked up her sixth shutout to down Charlotte, 10-0, Friday in the Black and Garnet Challenge at Beckham Field.
Troy (13-3) became the first team to beat the Gamecocks (11-4) in a home tournament since 2015. It also marks the first time Troy has beaten an SEC opponent since 2012 when the Trojans toppled Auburn.
Johnson (8-2) etched her name into Troy's single-season shutout record at number nine with her sixth. The sophomore also sits in eighth place after pitching seven shutouts last season.