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South Carolina Beats Cal State, Awaits UCLA in Regional Final

5/18/2026

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South Carolina defeated Cal State Fullerton 4-2 on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Easton Stadium.
Reliever Emma Friedel (11-6) closed the game with three scoreless innings.
South Carolina (32-27) will meet No. 8 seed UCLA (49-8) in the regional final on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Coach Ashley Chastain Woodard said the team must adjust and stick to the plan against UCLA pitcher Taylor Tinsley.

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South Carolina defeated Cal State Fullerton 4-2 on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Easton Stadium.
Reliever Emma Friedel (11-6) closed the game with three scoreless innings.
South Carolina (32-27) will meet No. 8 seed UCLA (49-8) in the regional final on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Coach Ashley Chastain Woodard said the team must adjust and stick to the plan against UCLA pitcher Taylor Tinsley.