100-Inning Game: USC Upstate Softball

USC Upstate Softball is coming off yet another historic 2026 season, and we are incredibly proud of what this team accomplished both on and off the field. The Spartans finished the regular season with an impressive 38-23 overall record and capped off the year by capturing the Big South Tournament Championship for the THIRD consecutive year! This marked the 10th Big South Conference Tournament Championship in program history and earned the Spartans their 8th NCAA Regional appearance, where they traveled to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. After a hard-fought run that ended in the regional championship game against Alabama, this team is more motivated than ever to come back stronger in 2027.

The Spartans were recognized throughout the 2026 season with an incredible list of postseason honors, including 6 All-Conference selections, 4 Big South All-Tournament Team selections, an All-Academic Team selection, Big South Tournament MVP, Big South Conference Player of the Year, and an NFCA All-Region selection. Offensively, the Spartans led the Big South Conference with a .330 batting average and a conference-best 113 stolen bases. But our success extends far beyond the field. Our student-athletes continue to represent the true meaning of a student-athlete, with nine 4.0 GPA student-athletes and a team GPA of 3.71, the third-highest team GPA in the USC Upstate Athletic Department.

Now, We Set Our Sights on 2027!

As we continue to uphold the standard of excellence that defines Upstate Softball, we are preparing for an exciting and challenging 2027 schedule that will include several Power 4 opponents. We are thrilled to host the University of Iowa and the University of Kentucky in February. We will also travel to compete in LSU's tournament and face UGA in an April midweek contest. Opportunities like these allow our student-athletes to compete at the highest level, gain invaluable experience, and represent USC Upstate on some of the biggest stages in college softball. But we can't do it alone. We need your help!

Our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year

On October 22nd, we will host our annual 100-Inning Softball Game, and this year our goal is to raise $25,000. Your support will help subsidize team travel, provide equipment and gear, and assist with team meals throughout the season. Every pledge, no matter the amount, directly impacts our student-athletes and helps provide them with the resources they need to compete at the highest level.

Whether you have supported us for years or are joining our Spartan family for the first time, we are incredibly grateful for your investment in our program and our student-athletes. Your generosity helps make these opportunities possible and allows our team to continue building on the tradition of excellence that has made Upstate Softball special.

Thank you for believing in Spartan Softball, supporting our student-athletes, and helping us chase what's next. We can't wait to see you at the field this season!