The University of South Carolina baseball team had four home runs, two off the bat of Jake Randolph, and used a solid start from Brandon Stone in a 9-4 win over No. 4 Arkansas Sunday afternoon (March 22) at Founders Park.

A year and a half ago, Paul Mainieri sat in his office scoffing at the notion he couldn’t succeed as a college baseball coach in 2025 and beyond. His entire career, Mainieri was quick to point out, he adapted without issue.

Arkansas: Dave Van Horn — 951-478 in 24th season at Arkansas and 1,271-635 in 32nd season overall in Division I. South Carolina: Monte Lee (interim) — 0-1 at South Carolina and 518-282 in 15th season overall.

Paul Mainieri is out as baseball coach at South Carolina, less than halfway through his second season with the Gamecocks. Mainieri and athletic director Jeremiah Donati issued a joint statement on Saturday regarding the decision.

The University of South Carolina Beaufort Sand Sharks snapped their 12-game losing skid after a 5-2 home win over Embry-Riddle.