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Tennessee baseball is back in action this weekend as they head on the road to face South Carolina in a three-game series at Founders Park.
The Vols are coming off of a series victory over Alabama and are looking to pick up their third straight series win to open up conference play. Here’s how to watch, pitching matchups and other details ahead of the three-game series in Columbia.
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How to Watch: No. 1 Tennessee baseball (23-2, 5-1 SEC) at South Carolina (17-9, 1-5 SEC)
Game One:
First pitch time: 7 p.m. ET
Announcers: PxP: Dave Weinstein, CC: Grayson Greiner
Watch: SEC Network+
Game Two:
First pitch time: 4 p.m. ET
Announcers: PxP: Dave Weinstein, CC: Grayson Greiner
Watch: SEC Network+
Game Three:
First pitch time: 5 p.m. ET
Announcers: PxP: Tom Hart, CC: Chris Burke
Watch: SEC Network
Pitching Matchups
Game One:
Vols LHP Liam Doyle: 6 GS, 3-1, 2.03 ERA, 31 IP, 0.84 WHIP, 62 K, 11 BB
vs.
Gamecocks LHP Jake McCoy: 6 GS, 2-2, 6.57 ERA, 24.2 IP, 1.46 WHIP, 45 K, 12 BB
Game Two:
Vols RHP Marcus Phillips: 6 GS, 2-0, 1.47 ERA, 30.2 IP, 0.91 WHIP, 35 K, 9 BB
vs.
Gamecocks LHP Jarvis Evans Jr: 5 GS, 3-0, 3.42 ERA, 26.1 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 27 K, 7 BB
Game Three:
TBD vs. TBD
What To Know About South Carolina
Tennessee baseball faces off with ole friend Paul Mainieri this weekend. The former LSU coach is in his first year leading the South Carolina program after the Gamecocks’ fired Mark Kingston last offseason.
It’s been a pretty rocky start to Mainieri’s first season in Columbia. In pre conference play, Clemson swept a three-game weekend series against South Carolina. The first two weeks of SEC play haven’t been any kinder to the Gamecocks. They dropped two of three at home to Oklahoma before Arkansas swept them in Fayetteville last weekend.
At the plate, Ethan Petry has been fantastic this season and is hitting .359 with six home runs, 15 extra-base hits and 23 RBIs. Nathan Hall is off to a stout start to his season too, hitting .398 with four home runs, 11 extra-base hits and 23 RBIs.
On the mound, Dylan Eskew has been South Carolina’s top bullpen arm. In 20.1 IP this season, Eskew is posting a 1.77 ERA though he has been a bit erratic at times.
Quick Prediction
Life on the road in the SEC is never easy and I don’t expect Tennessee to waltz into Founders Park and coast to a series sweep. But Tennessee is a much better team and South Carolina has been largely unimpressive to this point in the season.
The Vols should win this series and sweeping is very much on the table. But my respect for the difficulty of sweeping SEC series, especially on the road, is keeping me from predicting it.
Tennessee wins two out of three
Meechie Johnson Jr. leads the South Carolina Gamecocks (9-5, 0-1 SEC) into a road game against Marquel Sutton and the LSU Tigers (12-2, 0-1 SEC) at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Read below where we dive into all of the info you need to know about this contest, including how to watch on TV.
As college basketball matchups continue, prepare for the outing with what you need to know before Tuesday’s game.
LSU vs. South Carolina: How to watch on TV or live stream
- Game day: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Arena: Pete Maravich Assembly Center
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Live stream: Fubo – Watch NOW (Regional restrictions may apply)
Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Watch college basketball on Fubo!
LSU vs. South Carolina stats and trends
- This season, LSU is posting 87.8 points per game (28th-ranked in college basketball) and surrendering 71.3 points per contest (131st-ranked).
- So far this season, the Tigers are averaging 37.4 boards per game (33rd-ranked in college basketball) and allowing 29.2 rebounds per contest (92nd-ranked).
- This year, LSU ranks 104th in college basketball in assists, dishing out 15.8 per game.
- The Tigers are committing 10.5 turnovers per game (96th-ranked in college basketball) this season, while forcing 10.5 turnovers per contest (289th-ranked).
- This season, LSU is sinking 6.9 treys per game (269th-ranked in college basketball) and is shooting 33.2% (218th-ranked) from downtown.
- The Tigers rank 226th in college basketball with 8.1 three-pointers allowed per game this year. Meanwhile, they rank 183rd with a 33.1% shooting percentage allowed from three-point land.
- LSU is attempting 38 two-pointers per game this season, which account for 64.6% of the shots it has attempted (and 76.9% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, it is attempting 20.9 treys per contest, which are 35.4% of its shots (and 23.1% of the team’s buckets).
LSU vs. South Carolina Odds and Spread
- Spread Favorite: Tigers (-7.5)
- Moneyline: LSU (-347), South Carolina (+274)
- Total: 149.5 points
NCAA Basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 3:31 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
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Follow the latest college sports coverage at College Sports Wire.
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Darlington received a $957,000 grant from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) to upgrade the Woodcreek Pump Station.
The project eliminates the current station on Country Club Road and will flow to the Woodcreek pump station while it is being renovated.
The city said that this will better serve those who live within the Darlington County Club by utilizing newer technology.
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“This project has been on the City’s radar for quite some time now,” said City of Darlington Public Utilities Director Michael Morris. “The City is very thankful to receive this grant funding. It will be impactful to the residents in the Darlington Country Club, and it will enhance the service in the area.”
The funding is a part of a $23 million investment by the SC RIA to upgrade the state’s capital improvement.
The Woodcreek Pump Station Upgrade project is set to begin construction in 2026.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 4, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Jan. 4 drawing
Evening: 4-3-2, FB: 3
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Jan. 4 drawing
Evening: 5-0-6-8, FB: 3
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Jan. 4 drawing
Evening: 06
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from Jan. 4 drawing
03-15-21-28-31
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
The South Carolina Education Lottery provides multiple ways to claim prizes, depending on the amount won:
For prizes up to $500, you can redeem your winnings directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. Simply present your signed winning ticket at the retailer for an immediate payout.
Winnings $501 to $100,000, may be redeemed by mailing your signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For security, keep copies of your documents and use registered mail to ensure the safe arrival of your ticket.
SC Education Lottery
P.O. Box 11039
Columbia, SC 29211-1039
For large winnings above $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. To claim, bring your signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and your Social Security card for identity verification. Winners of large prizes may also set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for convenient direct deposit of winnings.
Columbia Claims Center
1303 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Claim Deadline: All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.
For more details and to access the claim form, visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.
When are the South Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Pick 4: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash Pop: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Palmetto Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Carolina editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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