The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: South Carolina volleyball falls 3-1 to No. 9 Texas A&M

The USC Volleyball team fell short in the evening of Oct. 1, 2025, as they lost to the Texas A&M Aggies 3-1. Nia Hall led the Gamecocks in kills, while Emily Beeker made nine total blocks. The Gamecocks will face the Georgia Bulldogs next, on Oct. 5, 2025.

Sophomore right side hitter Elise Marchal hits during warmups before South Carolina’s match against Texas A&M at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Marchal went on to record seven kills and four blocks in the match.
Sophomore right side hitter Elise Marchal hits during warmups before South Carolina’s match against Texas A&M at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Marchal went on to record seven kills and four blocks in the match.
Sophomore libero Victoria Harris prepares for the ball at the women’s volleyball game against Texas A&M on Oct. 1, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. The Gamecocks lost the match 1-3.
Sophomore libero Victoria Harris prepares for the ball at the women’s volleyball game against Texas A&M on Oct. 1, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. The Gamecocks lost the match 1-3.
Junior outside hitter Nia Hall goes up for an attack against Texas A&M at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Hall led South Carolina with 16 kills in the match.
Junior outside hitter Nia Hall goes up for an attack against Texas A&M at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Hall led South Carolina with 16 kills in the match.
Junior outside hitter Nia Hall tips the ball over the hands of two Texas A&M players on Oct. 1, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. The Gamecocks lost the match 1-3.
Junior outside hitter Nia Hall tips the ball over the hands of two Texas A&M players on Oct. 1, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. The Gamecocks lost the match 1-3.
Junior right side hitter Laiya Ebo attempts a block at the net during South Carolina’s match against Texas A&M at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Ebo finished the match with three kills and four blocks.
Junior right side hitter Laiya Ebo attempts a block at the net during South Carolina’s match against Texas A&M at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Ebo finished the match with three kills and four blocks.
USC students crowd the bleachers to watch the women’s volleyball game against Texas A&M on Oct. 1, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. They swing their rally towels around as part of the college’s tradition.  
USC students crowd the bleachers to watch the women’s volleyball game against Texas A&M on Oct. 1, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. They swing their rally towels around as part of the college’s tradition.  
Senior outside hitter Alayna Johnson rises for an attack during South Carolina’s match against Texas A&M at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Johnson challenges the block as the Gamecocks push to keep momentum in the rally.
Senior outside hitter Alayna Johnson rises for an attack during South Carolina’s match against Texas A&M at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Johnson challenges the block as the Gamecocks push to keep momentum in the rally.
The USC women’s volleyball team circle together during a game against Texas A&M on Oct. 1, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. Moments like these represent their strong teamwork and support for each other.
The USC women’s volleyball team circle together during a game against Texas A&M on Oct. 1, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. Moments like these represent their strong teamwork and support for each other.
South Carolina head coach Sarah Rumely Noble directs her team from the sideline during the match against Texas A&M at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Noble is in her first season leading the Gamecocks.
South Carolina head coach Sarah Rumely Noble directs her team from the sideline during the match against Texas A&M at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Noble is in her first season leading the Gamecocks.
The Gamecocks volleyball team perform a dabbing motion on the sideline during the game against Texas A&M on Oct. 1, 2025. The Gamecocks lost to the Aggies 3-1.
The Gamecocks volleyball team perform a dabbing motion on the sideline during the game against Texas A&M on Oct. 1, 2025. The Gamecocks lost to the Aggies 3-1.