Preview: South Carolina softball faces high expectations as 2026 season begins
By Ashley Stefanelli | Feb. 4Gamecock softball is ready for a new season of SEC play under head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard.
Gamecock softball is ready for a new season of SEC play under head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard.
South Carolina men's basketball dropped its fourth consecutive game to the Texas Longhorns 84-75 on Tuesday night. Senior guard Meechie Johnson scored a career-high 35 points in the loss.
Former South Carolina basketball player Collin Murray-Boyles has made an instant impact with the Toronto Raptors this season, showing off his defensive and offensive skillset. He has played a vital role in the improvement of the Raptors and will represent them in the 2026 Rising Stars game on All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, California.
The No. 3 South Carolina women’s basketball team defeated Texas A&M 71–56 on the road despite missing starters Ta’Niya Latson and Agot Makeer. South Carolina shot 44% from the field and converted 20 of 25 free throws, while contributions from the bench helped the team maintain a lead throughout the second half.
No. 3 South Carolina defeated Texas A&M on the road despite playing without two starters, Ta’Niya Latson and Agot Makeer. The Gamecocks led at halftime and extended the margin in the second half to secure the SEC road win.
South Carolina baseball adds twelve new position players to the 2026 roster after struggling under head coach Paul Mainieri's first season out of retirement in 2025. The staff used the transfer portal heavily, recruiting 27 new players to the roster, including the twelve position players.
South Carolina women's basketball dominated in January, largely due to the success from sophomore forward Joyce Edwards. Producing on both ends of the floor, Edwards has emerged as the Gamecocks' top contributor this season.
Gamecock men's basketball finds rhythm in the second half, but its comeback effort falls short, losing to LSU in overtime.
South Carolina basketball falls to 2-7 in conference play after losing in overtime to LSU 92-87.
South Carolina women's basketball shared the ball no matter who was in the game, with offensive production by the bench nearly matching that of the starters. The Gamecocks took down Auburn in a comfortable 30-point win on Thursday night.
The Gamecocks handled business on the road on Thursday, defeating Auburn 81-51. The win marks 17 straight for the Gamecocks over the Tigers.
South Carolina fell to No. 19 Florida 95‑48, struggling with shooting efficiency and ball movement. The Gamecocks shot 26% overall, made only three field goals outside the paint and were out-rebounded 45‑24 while recording four team assists compared to Florida’s 28.
South Carolina senior infielder Arianna Rodi was named to the 2026 All-SEC Preseason Softball Team, per release. The slugger finished the 2025 season with a .333 batting average and a program-record 17 home runs.
South Carolina trailed throughout the game and fell to the No. 19 Florida Gators 95-48. The Gamecocks generated points primarily through free throws and intermittent points in the paint, while Florida remained consistent on both sides of the ball.
South Carolina women's basketball faces Auburn on Thursday, a team led by first-year head coach Larry Vickers. Coming from Norfolk State, Vickers already has Auburn looking poised to compete in the SEC landscape for years to come.
Junior pitcher Jake McCoy suffered a ulnar collateral ligament tear and will miss the upcoming 2026 season. McCoy was slated to be a regular weekend starter for the Gamecocks, and he is the No. 63 MLB draft prospect, according to MLB Pipeline.
South Carolina played a complete game on Sunday in its convincing defeat of No. 5 Vanderbilt. The Commodores were previously one of the nation's two remaining unbeaten teams.
