The Gamecocks dug an early hole, giving Appalachian State a 4-run advantage.  But Carolina rallied to win the game 6-4.  CF Evan Marzilli smacked a bases-loaded double in the 7th to give the Gamecocks the lead, then made a catch at the wall in the 9th that started a game-ending double play.

Head coach Ray Tanner on the win over the Mountaineers.  Tanner on App State win

Pitcher Michael Roth on the season-opening series with Kentucky that starts Friday. Roth on Kentucky series