Greenville, S.C. – South Carolina State open's its 2025 season February 6-9 when they participate in the Paladin Invitational at Pepsi Stadium.

South Carolina one of the teams participating along with host Furman, Evansville, Stonehill, Tennessee Tech, and UT Martin in Greenville.
 
The 14-game tournament begins on Thursday night with the Lady Bulldogs and Paladins. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. and the game will be streamed live on ESPN+ with Brock Bowling and former Paladin shortstop Stephanie Cushing on the call.

South Carolina State coming off one it their better finishes last season under the leadership of head coach Tatjana Matthews at 12-19 overall, 9-14 in the MEAC.

The Lady Bulldogs came one run shy of advance to the championship in a 0-1 loss to NCCU.

South Carolina was picked 5^th in the Preseason MEAC Softball race to capture the crown, their highest prediction order of finish in over a decade.

Live statistics will be available for all 14 games this weekend via StatBroadcast.com at FurmanPaladins.com. 
 
PALADIN INVITATIONAL SCHEDULE
Thursday
6:00 PM – S.C. State at Furman* ESPN+ (Live Stats)
Friday
9:30 AM – Evansville vs. Stonehill* (Live Stats)
12:00 PM – Tennessee Tech vs. S.C. State* (Live Stats)
2:30 PM – Stonehill vs. Tennessee Tech* (Live Stats)
5:00 PM – UT Martin vs. S.C. State* (Live Stats)
7:30 PM – UT Martin at Furman* (Live Stats)
Saturday
9:30 AM – S.C. State vs. Tennessee Tech* (Live Stats)
12:00 PM – Evansville vs. UT Martin* (Live Stats)
2:30 PM – Tennessee Tech vs. Evansville* (Live Stats)
5:00 PM – Stonehill vs. UT Martin* (Live Stats)
7:30 PM – Stonehill at Furman* (Live Stats)
Sunday
8:30 AM – UT Martin vs. Stonehill* (Live Stats)
10:50 AM – Tennessee Tech vs. Evansville* (Live Stats)
1:10 PM – Evansville at Furman* ESPN+ (Live Stats)
 
* – designated home team