COLUMBIA, S.C. (Interstat) — The South Carolina Gamecocks used a steady offensive attack and dominant relief pitching to defeat the Presbyterian Blue Hose 9-3 on Tuesday night at Carolina Stadium.

Presbyterian’s Matthew Rollison launched a two-run homer in the first inning for an early lead. South Carolina responded with a solo homer from KJ Scobey in the third to take the lead for good, part of a 10-hit performance. Ethan Lizama and Luke Yuhasz each had two hits, including a home run and two RBIs apiece.

Connor Chicoli earned the win with four scoreless innings of relief, allowing just two hits and striking out four. Five Gamecocks relievers combined for 11 strikeouts over the final five frames. South Carolina improved to 20-22, while Presbyterian fell to 9-32.