PHOTOS: Women's swim and dive beats North Carolina for first time since 1985

The South Carolina women's swim and dive team defeated North Carolina 176-124 on Nov. 7, 2025, at the Carolina Natatorium, its first win over the Tar Heels since 1985. The men's swim and dive team also competed but lost 174.5-125.5. Both swim teams will compete at the Gamecock Invitational meet at home from Nov. 18 to Nov. 21.

Senior butterfly swimmer Jordan Agliano competes in the women’s 100-yard butterfly event against North Carolina on Nov. 7, 2025, at the Carolina Natatorium. Agliano finished in second place with a time of 53.85 seconds.

South Carolina and North Carolina swimmers dive off their podiums to start the men’s 50-yard freestyle event on Nov. 7, 2025, at the Carolina Natatorium. The women's team defeated the Tar Heels 176-124 while the men's team lost 174.5-125.5.

Junior diver Max Spencer flips during a dive on Nov. 7, 2025, at the Carolina Natatorium. Spencer finished in first place for the men’s 3-meter diving event against the North Carolina Tar Heels with a score of 370.43.

Senior butterfly swimmer Gage Hulbert comes up for a breath of air while swimming the men’s 200-yard butterfly event against North Carolina on Nov. 7, 2025, at the Carolina Natatorium. Hulbert finished in fourth place with a time of one minute, 47.24 seconds.

Junior backstroke swimmer Ryan Hufford competes in the men’s 100-yard backstroke event against North Carolina on Nov. 7, 2025, at the Carolina Natatorium. Hufford finished in first place with a time of 47.23 seconds.

Freshman freestyle swimmer Sofia Luper (center) prepares to compete in the women’s 200-yard freestyle event against North Carolina on Nov. 7, 2025, at the Carolina Natatorium. Luper finished in fourth place with a time of one minute, 48.84 seconds.

Senior diver Sophie Verzyl performs a dive during a meet against North Carolina on Nov. 7, 2025, at the Carolina Natatorium. Verzyl finished in first place for the women’s 1-meter diving event with a score of 342.75.

Freshman breaststroke swimmer Alexis Dalton competes in the women’s 200-yard medley relay against North Carolin on Nov. 7, 2025, at the Carolina Natatorium. The women's team defeated the Tar Heels 176-124.

Sophomore freestyle swimmer Anthony Whittall dives into the water to start the men’s 200-yard freestyle event against North Carolina on Nov. 7, 2025, at the Carolina Natatorium. Whittall finished in eighth place with a time of one minute, 40.38 seconds.