PHOTOS: South Carolina faces off against Ole Miss

The South Carolina volleyball team went up against Ole Miss during a weekend tournament from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2022.

The Gamecocks began the weekend with a 3-1 loss after four hard-fought sets. The Gamecocks finished out the weekend with a 3-1 win against Rebels on Sunday Nov. 6, 2022. They lost the first set of the match but came back, winning the last three sets.

Photos by: Nola Dixon and Xavier Martin

The South Carolina and Ole Miss volleyball teams huddle up after the Gamecocks scored a point during the matchup on Nov. 5, 2022. Ole Miss beat South Carolina 3-1 during its first game of the two-game series.

Ole Miss sophomore libero Bailee Middleton puts her hand on her heart during the national anthem at the start of the South Carolina and Ole Miss matchup on Nov. 5, 2022. Ole Miss beat South Carolina 3-1 in the first game of the two-game series.

The South Carolina volleyball team gives a spurs-up signal at the end of a pre-set timeout on Nov. 5, 2022. Ole Miss beat South Carolina 3-1 in the first game of the two-game series.

Graduate libero Jenna Hampton celebrates after a successful rally on Nov. 6, 2022. The Gamecocks had 59 kills, while the Ole Miss Rebels had 50.

Sophomore setter Claire Wilson sets the ball during the match between South Carolina and Ole Miss on Nov. 5, 2022. The Rebels beat the Gamecocks 3-1.

Sophomore setter Claire Wilson sets the ball to her teammate on Nov. 6 2022. The Gamecocks beat the Ole Miss Rebels 3-1

Junior outside hitter Riley Whitesides passes the ball during the matchup between South Carolina and Ole Miss on Nov. 6, 2022. The Gamecocks defeated Ole Miss 3-1.

Freshman outside hitter Alayna Johnson spikes the ball during the fourth set of the game on Nov. 5, 2022. The Rebels beat the Gamecock 3-1 in the second game of the series.

Junior middle blocker Ellie Ruprich spikes the ball during the South Carolina and Ole Miss matchup on Nov. 5, 2022. The Rebels beat the Gamecocks 3-1.

The Gamecocks huddle up in celebration after winning a rally on Nov. 6, 2022. The Gamecocks defeated Ole Miss 3-1 in the second game of the series.

Ole Miss junior middle blocker Payton Brgoch spikes the ball over the net during the matchup against South Carolina on Nov. 5, 2022. The Rebels scored 64 kills, while the Gamecocks scored 59.

Junior outside hitter Riley Whitesides serves the ball at the South Carolina and Ole Miss matchup on Nov. 5, 2022. Ole Miss bested South Carolina 3-1.

Junior outside hitter Riley Whitesides celebrates after winning a rally on Nov. 6, 2022. The Gamecocks defeated Ole Miss 3-1.

Ole Miss senior libero Maggie Miller serves the ball during the match against South Carolina on Nov. 5, 2022. Ole Miss beat South Carolina 3-1.

Graduate libero Jenna Hampton and junior outside hitter Riley Whitesides celebrate with their teammates after a successful rally on Nov. 6, 2022. The Gamecocks defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 3-1.

Head coach Tom Mendoza speaks to the South Carolina volleyball team during a timeout at the matchup against Ole Miss on Nov. 5, 2022. Ole Miss beat the Gamecocks 3-1.

Ole Miss acting head coach Bre Henry talks to the team during a timeout in the second half of its matchup against South Carolina on Nov. 5, 2022. The Rebels beat the Gamecocks 3-1.

Cocky dances during the South Carolina band's performance at the matchup against Ole Miss on Nov. 5, 2022. The band acts as a moral boost for the players as fans, getting the crowd hyped between plays.

Junior outside hitter Riley Whitesides celebrates after winning a rally on Nov. 6, 2022. The Gamecocks defeated Ole Miss 3-1.

Junior outside hitter Kiune Fletcher celebrates with her teammates after a hard-fought rally on Nov. 6, 2022. The Gamecocks defeated Ole Miss 3-1.

Ole Miss freshman setter Aly Borellis high-fives a member of the South Carolina volleyball team after their matchup on Nov. 5, 2022. Ole Miss won the match 3-1, scoring 25-21 in the final set of the game.