HARDEEVILLE, SC - In a game played on February 25, 2025, at Richard Gray Stadium in Hardeeville, SC, USC Beaufort defeated Fayetteville State with a final score of 9-1. The game saw a strong performance from USC Beaufort, who improved their record to 14-3, while Fayetteville State fell to 0-6.

USC Beaufort took an early lead, scoring 2 runs in the first inning and adding 6 more in the second inning. Fayetteville State managed to score their only run in the fourth inning, thanks to an RBI by Aniya Caldwell. USC Beaufort's T. Chang hit a three-run home run in the second inning, contributing significantly to their lead. K. Boyette of USC Beaufort had an impressive game, going 3-for-4 with an RBI. C. Turner, A. Reynolds, and C. Eubanks each hit doubles for USC Beaufort.

USC Beaufort's C. Brundage earned the win, improving her record to 5-1. She pitched a complete game, allowing just 2 hits and 1 unearned run while striking out 4. Fayetteville State's K. Deberry took the loss, giving up 8 runs (all earned) on 5 hits over 2 innings. A. Savage pitched 3.2 innings in relief, allowing 1 run on 4 hits.

For Fayetteville State, Cheyenne Payne went 1-for-3 with 1 run, while Aniya Caldwell had an RBI despite going 0-for-2. Morgan Jackson managed to get a hit, going 1-for-2. 

Despite a valiant effort, Fayetteville State couldn't overcome USC Beaufort's early lead.