South Carolina softball opened the 2026 season with a 15–6 record across four non-conference tournaments: the Gamecock Invitational, Carolina Classic, Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic and Garnet & Black Invitational. The Gamecocks recorded multiple run-rule victories and double-digit scoring performances while receiving balanced production from the lineup and pitching staff.
Eli Ellis has expanded his influence beyond the court through a massive social media following, using digital platforms to promote both his personal brand and South Carolina men’s basketball.
Madina Okot is recognized as The Daily Gamecock women's basketball Player of the Month, concluding a dominant month of February where she averaged 13.9 points and 12.7 rebounds.
South Carolina tied the SEC record for most All-SEC selections in a season with five. Tessa Johnson, Raven Johnson, Ta'Niya Latson and Madina Okot were named to the Second Team, while Joyce Edwards was named to the First Team.
Raven Johnson has been named the Southeastern Conference's Defensive Player of the Year. She became the fifth player in school history to earn the honor, while also earning SEC All-Defense Team and All-SEC Second-Team honors in the process.
South Carolina dropped its third straight Palmetto Series matchup against No.15 Clemson over the weekend. The offense continued to struggle, with the Gamecocks only earning 12 hits in the three games. South Carolina avoided the sweep with a dominant pitching performance on Friday, but it could not manage to earn the first series win against Clemson under head coach Paul Mainieri.
South Carolina, behind the 21 points of Madina Okot, survived a late run to defeat the Kentucky Wildcats 60-56 on the road in its regular season finale. Now, the Gamecocks will prepare for their first game of the SEC Tournament on March 6.
South Carolina baseball dropped the last two games to lose the series 2-1 after a 7-0 shutout win over No. 15 Clemson.
South Carolina softball ended preseason play with major wins during the Garnet & Black Invitational. The Gamecocks head into SEC play at 15-6, winning seven of its last eight games.
Raven Johnson has grown from an occasional contributor to a full-time producer for South Carolina women's basketball. At a career record of 138-7, she has been a core piece to the Gamecocks' success over the last four seasons.
The No. 3 South Carolina women's basketball team wins its final game of the season 60-56 over the No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats.
Through the transfer portal, senior edge Caleb Herring committed to South Carolina over other Southeastern Conference teams for multiple reasons. The coaches’ honesty and vision for the future caught his attention, but South Carolina fans ultimately made the decision easier with their genuine support and clear desire to see him join the team.
South Carolina men's basketball sees persistent issues surface in loss to Georgia Saturday afternoon.
South Carolina men's basketball lost to the Georgia Bulldogs 87-68 Saturday afternoon to drop its second consecutive game.
South Carolina women's basketball honored four seniors on Thursday night ahead of its matchup with Missouri. Those four players played integral roles in the team's 112-point performance, the most points scored in an SEC game in program history.
South Carolina is set to take on No. 15 Clemson in the annual Palmetto Series matchup starting on Feb. 27 at Founders Park. The Gamecocks have not won the series against the Tigers since 2023.
The Gamecocks handled Missouri at home Thursday in the team's final regular-season game at Colonial Life Arena. South Carolina will close the season out against No. 16 Kentucky on the road this Sunday.
