PHOTOS: South Carolina volleyball falls to Alabama, marks 7th conference loss

South Carolina fell 3-0 to Alabama on Oct. 19, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. The Crimson Tide built up momentum from the first minutes until the end of the second set. South Carolina had a strong start to the third set, but Alabama was able to hold on for a 25-23 final score. Up next, South Carolina will continue conference play and face Missouri this Friday at 7 p.m.

Sophomore right side hitter Elise Marchal jumps high to spike the ball against Alabama at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Oct. 19, 2025. The Gamecocks lost this game 3-0.

South Carolina players celebrate a point during the team’s match against Alabama on Oct. 19, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. Despite their efforts, the Gamecocks were swept by the Crimson Tide, 3-0.

Junior setter Sydney Floyd serves the ball against Alabama at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Oct. 19, 2025. Floyd has over 70 assists this season.

Timeout called by head coach Sarah Rumely Noble against Alabama at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Oct. 19, 2025. The Gamecocks were 7-10 going into this matchup.

The Gamecock volleyball team celebrates after a kill by junior middle Ava Leahy against Alabama at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Oct. 19, 2025. Leahy had 6 kills this game.

A South Carolina fan waves a rally towel during the Gamecocks’ match against Alabama on Oct. 19, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. The crowd stayed energetic throughout the match as the Gamecocks battled the Crimson Tide.

The Gamecock volleyball team celebrates after a kill by junior setter Sydney Floyd in their matchup against Alabama at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Oct. 19, 2025. This counts as Floyd’s first kill this season.

Cocky hypes up the crowd during South Carolina’s match against Alabama on Oct. 19, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. Fans cheered as the Gamecocks battled through a 3-0 loss to the Crimson Tide.

South Carolina players huddle together before a serve during the match against Alabama on Oct. 19, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. The Gamecocks fell to the Crimson Tide in straight sets, 3-0.