HOOVER, AL - Adam Matthews went 3-for-4 with two RBI as South Carolina stayed alive in the SEC Tournament with a 5-3 win over Auburn.

On Friday the Gamecocks (40-16 overall) play the loser of Thursday's late game between Florida and Vanderbilt.

Matthews had RBI singles in both the fourth and fifth innings as the Gamecocks eventually built a 5-0 lead.

Auburn (31-28) scored single runs in the fifth, sixth and eighth innings to cut the lead to 5-3, but Carolina reliever Matt Price retired the Tigers in order in the ninth for his 10th save.

USC starter Michael Roth (6-1) picked up the victory.